Best sealant for patching up bodywork below window seal?

[discipleofsketch]

Ok, I know that the only real solution is to replace the seal after repairing the body work, but lets say that someone has a hole in the bodywork just below the window seal and wants to plug it temporarily, and knows that silicone sealant is bad for bodywork, what would you use? Asking for a friend honest

[CovKid]

Duck tape. There is no patching solution. You either fix it or you don't. If its at a stage where you can see the rot, you don't need anyone to tell you what must be done. Otherwise its like putting band-aid on a severed arm.

You've read it I'm sure but for anyone who hasn't: http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Bo ... well_leaks" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[ELVIS]

if youre really desperate, any PU sealer from bodyshop suppliers.

tell youre mate not to do it though....................

[discipleofsketch]

Gaffer tape it is then! Basically I want to get through the summer, then it's windows out and see what's under there. I think we can all guess...

[Plasticman]

go on, do us a picky before the plaster goes on and see if it heals through the summer
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[CovKid]

Heh heh

[what2do]

In this instance, the effects of silicone on metal wouldn't concern me, you'll be doing remedial work in the near future anyway.

[CovKid]

Although I've yet to see silicon work in this application. It just doesn't bond properly. Works great on fish tanks but not much else. Gaffer tape however sticks like poo to a blanket, as long as its dry when you apply it. a bit of filler and then gaffer tape might make it last a bit longer though.

I can't believe I'm even thinking in these terms but sometimes you have to do what you have to do. I had to do similar to bottom of front panel a month ago until I can get in there and replace it all. Its not a pretty sight.

Just don't get complacent and leave it another year or you'll have way too much work to do.

[what2do]

I agree with you cov, I was just being flippant.

[CovKid]

Or, nail on a useful shelf.

[sternal]

Or this...

http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.p ... 2&start=30" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For a quick fix

[CovKid]

Shrink wrap it.

[discipleofsketch]

Or this...

http://forum.club8090.co.uk/viewtopic.p ... 2&start=30" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

For a quick fix

Cheers, might well give that a go!