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Old 08-31-2025, 11:41 PM
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On my 1972 LeMans GT between the drip rail trim and the roof there is a narrow channel that seems to be filled with sealant of some kind that's painted over.

Mine is all old and cracked.

I'm considering scraping it out and putting in new sealant BUT I'm not sure what sealant to use.

Anyone have any suggestions? Has anyone removed and replaced the sealant on their vehicle?

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Old 09-01-2025, 09:14 AM
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3M drip rail sealer. Partial info from their website: 3M™ Heavy Drip-Chek™ Sealer is a heavy-based sealer specifically designed for filling exterior auto body definition seams including roof drip rails on older vehicles. Weather-resistant sealer is non-sagging – ideal for vertical seams – and adheres to metal, rubber...
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Old 09-01-2025, 06:03 PM
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Thanks for the reply. Only 3M could / would come up with a sealant specifically for drip rails on older cars. Who would have thought!!!

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Old 09-01-2025, 08:57 PM
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It is probably the same as their Brushable seam sealer except in a tube. Very good product.

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Old 09-02-2025, 09:22 AM
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Dont get me wrong ,I love 3M products...
But arent there newer 2 part sealers that are better?

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Old 09-02-2025, 03:06 PM
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Link to a thread which has two posts with links to training videos from SEM that explain the differences in their products that should answer your questions.


https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...&highlight=Sem

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Old 09-05-2025, 05:27 PM
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I used 3M drip check sealer on my 55 Chevy Sedan Delivery roof rails. It is self leveling and works well, but I'm not sure about anything vertical. It may run.

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SEM make a 2 part cartridge seam sealer...with a spiral mixing tube..excellent product.

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