Front wing refit

[Tjninny 10]

When I come to refit my front wings, what is the best mastic to use to seal the vertical join at the rear of the wing? Is there anything from the dealers available or can I use any sort of body shop mastic?

Thanks.

[vw rule 19]

Hello there,

 

I would use SEAM SEALER or TIGER SEAL.

 

SEAM SEALER is very easy to apply and stays flexible,

where as TIGER SEAL once it's set does become a rigid hard bond,

so really depends on what you want.

 

Seam sealer is used to cover over areas that have been welded.

 

Tiger seal is used for attaching the inner door membrane behind the door card.

 

Plus both have been none to be used on body panels, for reattaching them and so on.

 

 

 

SEAM SEALER can be purchased in tin or tube form (TIN from £10.00 to £14.00) (TUBE from £3.00 to £8.00)

 

and I think the TIGER SEAL is only in tube form (TUBE from £7.00 to £13.00)

 

I would say one thing though never apply sealant to bare metal,

as it could hold moisture, always prime / paint the metal first.

 

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

Si

[Tjninny 10]

Si,

Thanks for that, I've used Tigerseal before, but is the seam sealer solid enough for the gap between wing and body?

[vw rule 19]

Hello mate,

 

yes and no, if the gap is small then yes seam sealer should be ok,

as it will set quite firm but still be flexible slightly.

 

If the gap is 4mm to 5mm or more then I would use Tiger seal,

as this sets really hard and I'd say is the stronger bond out of the two.

 

 

hope this helps.

 

Si