I've been using dum dum out in the shop for 25 plus years and have no idea in the world what it tastes like. 
Door trim clip "putty"?
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Door trim clip "putty"?
Looks like Ford used some sort of putty in conjunction with the clips that hold the interior door chrome trim on. Almost reminds me of plumbers putty. I guess to help hold them in and prevent rattling? I have my replacement clips from CC and was wondering if I should use something with the clips and if so, what?
It really looked and felt like plumbers putty when I took the remaining old ones out but I can't imagine that is what they used.
It really looked and felt like plumbers putty when I took the remaining old ones out but I can't imagine that is what they used.
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Go to an automotive paint supply store where body shops buy their supplies and get some "dum dum."
This is what Ford used on door panel & moulding clips.
This stuff looks like licorice sticks, but doesn't taste the same.
This is what Ford used on door panel & moulding clips.
This stuff looks like licorice sticks, but doesn't taste the same.
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I have some dum dum....icky nasty stuff...and for the tiny amt you would use on door panel clips...I dont think warrants buying a whole box...its a bugger to seperate as well even though originally its pre sliced into the ropes...patience is needed to get a good rope off of it...If you cant find a small quantity at a local supply store, give me a holler and I can send you some to do the door panels...Keep me posted...
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Its a seam sealer and weather proofing material...used on moldings and nameplates on cars, trucks. like around the studs on quarter panel nameplates, etc..
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Dum-dum; A generic term used by ex-Ford partsmen to confuse the general public. Material is actually marketed under its proper name of 3M Strip Caulk #08758.
It comes in blue box of 60 one-foot strips maybe 1/2 inch wide, cost me $14.99 at auto store, but I had to look several places to find it.
If you don't know what to ask for, nobody seems to know what it is.
It is really sort of black, nasty stuff, in that it is like a cross between dirty gum and old grease. It comes packed in layers on wax paper and you have to carefully peel it off. Then, if you apply too much it squeezes out and a mess if you get it on your clothes. I used it to reseal a heater box. It is also used to seal firewall penetrations.
I think I would try a white putty, like plumbers putty or something that is cleaner.
It comes in blue box of 60 one-foot strips maybe 1/2 inch wide, cost me $14.99 at auto store, but I had to look several places to find it.
If you don't know what to ask for, nobody seems to know what it is.
It is really sort of black, nasty stuff, in that it is like a cross between dirty gum and old grease. It comes packed in layers on wax paper and you have to carefully peel it off. Then, if you apply too much it squeezes out and a mess if you get it on your clothes. I used it to reseal a heater box. It is also used to seal firewall penetrations.
I think I would try a white putty, like plumbers putty or something that is cleaner.
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Thanks for the info on "dumdum" ND and thanks CS65 for the offer. I ended up finding a few other forums where people used plumbers putty in situations that would normally call for dumdum and it worked. Since I have a tub of plumbers putty from a new kitchen sink and I'll never use the stuff otherwise, I think I'm going to give it a try.
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