[Mk2] [Generic] right amount of sealant?

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HighwayStar
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[Mk2] [Generic] right amount of sealant?

Post by HighwayStar »

Afternoon all.
I'm gona be trying the silicon sealant fix on a t-bar this afternoon. Just wanted to ask those who've done it themselves... how generous with the sealant do I want to be? I know it's hard to be precise but do I really want to cover the bit of the panel or is it used sparingly? Any help greatly appreciated.

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Chicane
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] right amount of sealant?

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I put a massive amount on and it still leaks slightly. Looks like Ill try again with even more!
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Keep at it Chicane! I put a fair dollop on front and back and have had no leaks since... even with all this rain! I got the g/f to sit in while I washed it yesterday and she wasn't v. happy as it's her side that had the leak.... jobs a gud 'un as not a single drip was found. It will work eventually!

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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] right amount of sealant?

Post by Olly P »

I did this at the weekend. Used about a cm think line, about 6 cm long. No leaks yet but it's hardly rained. I can always top up if needed.

If you add too much, it may actually lift the roof away from the seals in other places.
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