Hello I trying to research what would be best to use to re seal the drip edge on the upper top of a 1995 ford e 350

 

are they rusted through?

 

To respond to the question about being rusted through

No rust yet
This what I was looking to avoid, notice some areas are cracking
So cal vehicle

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...al-repair.html

Seam Sealers - Products

 

I'm with Vettex2 on the 3M stuff----its pretty much the benchmark for materials like flexible seam sealer, the major USA manufacturers use it during new vehicle construction.

I'm a bit torn whether to rip all the existing out first---small cracks in the top surface (just under the paint) don't necessarily mean that upper seam is now or will leak anytime soon.

Personally I'd mask off the areas on either side of the exiting sealant but maybe 1/8" wider than what's already there, apply and smooth into place a new top coating of the 3M product. Naturally you'd clean and degrease the roof and drip rails with a good preparation solvent.

The reason for this is the factory applied material tends to adhere VERY well, removing and replacing it not always the most successful for the longer term. Plus the "top coating" method is a lot less work but just as effective.

HTH

 

thank you for the replies

I am looking to order the seam sealer

I am most likely going to cover over the old sealer
Mine is not that bad , just started cracking

 

If you'd like to purchase the 3M stuff locally NAPA can get it from their warehouse most times.

Or any professional autobody supply would either have it in stock or not too far away time-wise.