What is the best product for sealing the seams on a 914? I had mine dipped some time ago and it took everything off right to the bare metal. I'm looking for something that will get in seams, nooks, and crannies and NEVER come off. Also, undercoating product recommendations would be appreciated as well. Is POR-15 good stuff?

Thanks,
Bob

get brushable seam sealer. you can apply it to the seams with a stiff bruch, or putty knife.

You should be able to get it at a local auto paint supply house

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TimT   Posted on Aug 11 2005, 01:48 PM get brushable seam sealer. you can apply it to the seams with a stiff bruch, or putty knife. You should be able to get it at a local auto paint supply house

I've used the brush on and the caulking type. You can also get it in a spray-on application, which I think looks more original, there are inexpensive spray guns available for the spray-on type.

I used "Rust Bullet" I was very happy with it and would recomend it. A lot of people here use Por-15, and most are pleased with the results.

Make sure you take pictures.

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can you tell some more about the rust bullet?
from what I've read, the aplication is a lot easier than por-15
how's it holding up?
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i finally got it done before anyone else!!

Here is a link to Rust Bullet, I've sprayed it and brushed it, nice finish, easy to paint over, does not peel or do anything wierd.

Rust Bullet

Some dipping companies leave a milky white (phosporous?) coating on the products that they dip. My stripped tub had that on it and was primed over the coating, with a laquer (sp?) automotive primer. It was 20 years ago, and the primer stuck to it. When I stripped some off last winter the metal was still as clean as it was 20 years ago. If the metal is clean and without rust, POR15 may be overkill. I think it works best on rusty metal, and then primer and then paint. I like POR15, but would just use etching primer on clean, rust free metal.

3M makes an undercoating that works well, and can be painted over, and they also make a caulk type body sealer. Have used them both.

My 2 cents worth, and worth every penny!

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If the metal is clean and without rust, POR15 may be overkill. I think it works best on rusty metal, and then primer and then paint. I like POR15, but would just use etching primer on clean, rust free metal. 3M makes an undercoating that works well, and can be painted over, and they also make a caulk type body sealer. Have used them both. My 2 cents worth, and worth every penny!