Fender Help
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Fender Help
I have read that when you reassemble the front fenders on an f100 (54), there should be a bead of material on the outside edge of the air deflectors and on the front part of the cab where the fenders touch. The book says to use body filler, but I don't happen to have any. Can I use a bead of silicone instead? I'm just looking for a seal to make sure they don't squeek. Maybe the silicone won't hold up. Has anybody tried this? If it's going to cause a problem, I'll knuckle down and buy some body filler. Any other suggestions? Thanks, John
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I used silicone when I assembled the body panels on my 48. Two years and 30,000 miles later it still looks good, no squeaks and doesn't appear to retain moisture like I was afraid it might.
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John,
For the air deflector to front fender interface, I would think that silicone would work. I used "whacky tacky" tape. I don't know the real name, but it is sticky on both sides and compresses to fit where it is installed. Comes in a roll about 1/2" wide and 1/8" thick.
For the fender to cab interface, the rubber strips, fender welting, or any other "sacraficial" material will work, as long as it does not absorb and hold moisture. I used teflon strips, but anything that won't trap moisture will probably work.
I would avoid using body filler as a seam sealer as most fillers that I have worked with will absorb and hold moisture.
Good Luck,
For the air deflector to front fender interface, I would think that silicone would work. I used "whacky tacky" tape. I don't know the real name, but it is sticky on both sides and compresses to fit where it is installed. Comes in a roll about 1/2" wide and 1/8" thick.
For the fender to cab interface, the rubber strips, fender welting, or any other "sacraficial" material will work, as long as it does not absorb and hold moisture. I used teflon strips, but anything that won't trap moisture will probably work.
I would avoid using body filler as a seam sealer as most fillers that I have worked with will absorb and hold moisture.
Good Luck,
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Thanks for the imput everyone. I have decided to go with a rubberized roofing compound I got from home depot. I will let you know how the install goes. Thanks, John
