Should I Seam Seal My Car Before I Paint It? DIY Car Restoration Tips

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Should I Seam Seal My Car Before I Paint It? DIY Car Restoration Tips. Instructional and Educational Videos with My Friend Pete and DIY Auto School. Do It Yourself Car and Truck Paint and Body Jobs. At Home Automotive Repairs. Using Seam Sealer Overall. Car Panel Replacement Instructions. Restoring Old cars and Trucks.
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@filibertobarrera3839 4 жыл бұрын

If you run the heat gun on the self leveling sealer,it will produce a nice slick good looking seal.The heat gun makes all the air bubbles pop out instantly,creating a seal with no bubbles.

@whiteviper1979 9 ай бұрын

Yup I knew that heat gun 🔫 would come in handy one day! Works like a charm!!!

@dragonboypayne21 2 жыл бұрын

Year later I still had to come back and watch this haha

@PlumdogMilli0naire 4 жыл бұрын

Just finished my floor pans on my 87 Comanche and used this stuff. It was fairly cheap and it dried fairly quick. As always, thanks for the great video Pete!

@turbo3492 3 жыл бұрын

Seam sealer of any type does not bond well to bare metal,the correct method is to use etching primer on the area to be sealed then when primer is dry apply the sealer.Look at new car production you will note that the body shells are primed prior to seam sealing,this method prevents the early onset of rust. Hope this helps you out.

@tomwhite9034 4 жыл бұрын

You always show us the professional right way to do things Pete and I always appreciate your beautiful work and professionalism. 1 day you should supprize Minni on camera a little gift and tell everyone how you love her. Only a suggestion my friend

@t.e.1189 Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@jm1551701 2 жыл бұрын

I like you Pete, you make it real, I have been in the process of restoring a 66 Chevelle, for more then a year and a half and I have been following your teachings you tell it like it is, not like watching an eastwood instructional video. you keep it real, I will watch your videos till that car is ready for paint, I just hope the paint guy likes my handy work.

@guillermonieri4203 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips about seam sealers & seam sealing.

@chasmontecarlo7271 4 жыл бұрын

Pete great video I will be doing this on my 72 montecarlo patched floors inner and outer wheel houses replaced and new trunk thank you for the video 👍

@05glisedan 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about to seam seal the entire floor pan in our 99 jeep xj Cherokee.. Very helpful video. Thanks for posting.. Looking forward to the next episode

@gregoryjowers3629 4 жыл бұрын

I always enjoy watch your videos. can’t to see the new shop finish and putting out some sweet rides. Have a bless week

@deankay4434 4 жыл бұрын

Pete, You are exactly right as this is how it is done and what it looks like. I now know how to recreate the same exact look that is under the carpet, seats, dash and trunk. At the dealership under warranty we had dozens of full carpets to replace in 1992, a very popular 4dr car, with leather & supercharger (?&/@X) and this is exactly what it looks like, other than the hands full of bolts, screws, washers, plastic clips, etc. Of course it was the UAW workers getting $68.52 cents per hour w/free healthcare...Nice job dudes. Great job Pete and Minnie. Retired ASE Master Tech. Omaha!

@aicsusa 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete! Great job! Take care and God bless you all!

@rayzorsharp2331 Жыл бұрын

These videos are so informal even for my relationship , thanks pete you make my life peaceful 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@BBBri57 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I was halfway through using my finger to smooth out mine, this is way faster and cleaner. Thanks Pete and Minnie. Awesome

@jaisonbadillo5139 4 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thank you guys!

@TurningGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Seam sealer is like franks redhot, i put that shet an every thing!

@jimwhalen6769 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the info!

@666Necropsy 4 жыл бұрын

pete's got a small tipped cocking gun. lol. great video. thanks for showing us the best information about restoring cars on youtube.

@jasons9249 4 жыл бұрын

I remember using seam sealer on a 1951 Jag. It was a lot of work hitting all the seams from piecing the whole car back together. Once all the seams where sealed up we rolled it into the paint booth and put primer on the car. The car later got a cheap glossy black top coat that looked okay for being the first time painting a car. The teacher still has the car at his shop and it still looks pretty good after 18 yr old ameture paint job.

@lonestarlows 4 жыл бұрын

Good video. Learned some things.thanks

@markolddiver6870 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job camera operator, great shots........

@MindDezign 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Thank You.

@russellhueners8499 4 жыл бұрын

I run masking tape on both sides of seam, smooth and pull tape, comes out great

@jsadamsster 4 жыл бұрын

Some great tips. You guys are pros.

@angelar0cksam 4 жыл бұрын

This is sooo funny. thank I needed to know not only my family is disfunctional. Ha Ha Be nice! you two.

@chuckeecheese162 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done, great camera work too Minnie.

@oscaryuriar3014 4 жыл бұрын

You are the best at what you do pete

@eddylorenzo5033 2 жыл бұрын

Ur a beast must say. Respect from east coast

@toyota4x4legend 4 жыл бұрын

Rotted seam sealer is the source of most hard to find "front windshield" leaks on older vehicles.

@carmac1652 4 жыл бұрын

That's like my wife . can't take a joke 😱

@lachlanhooper8310 Жыл бұрын

Minni by name maxi attitude love it. Pretty sure your the sammich maker there my friend Pete.

@baileymiller546 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Should I bother seam sealing my 1st gens drip rails? I'm planning on cleaning up my drip rails all the way from the top of my 1st gen Dodge so excluding where it starts going down the side of the cab as those parts are clean so I'd tape that off as there's only small patches of surface rust spread out from where the rail starts on both sides at the top all the way over above the windshield. Probably only about 2" up towards the vehicle of course when going around the roof as the majority of the roof is clean. Should I just stick with primer, color match, and clear? Or definitley seam seal? The rails are fairly clean I just want to make it surface rust proof and overall rust proof before it gets worse. I will just be using sandpaper by hand considering the shape the drip rail is.

@chisty4ch 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work !!!!

@TheDave4584 4 жыл бұрын

Real nice!!

@TheUltimatevagabond Жыл бұрын

I’ve had better luck pushing the gun for a uniform bead. Just my humble opinion. Love your videos and your “Old School “ ways of doing things. When I was younger and was doing body work as a amateur I spent tons of time at the library, talking to paint store owners. I remember R&M had body repair manuals along with my high school shop class. We’re talking 1970. You make it very easy for a person to at least do their own work. Also, I still have my Binks no. 7 and all my sanding boards from the 60s. I have that same sanding block you used in another video, think it’s 3M and it’s a reddish brown. Thanks for what you do.

@jeffreysturgill1898 4 жыл бұрын

Love your videos.

@riccardobelfiore9401 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete, thank you very much for your helpful videos. ..few questions : 1) why you use seam sealer of two different branches ? 2) Should we repeat the same seam sealer application also on the opposite side to avoid water to go inside the gap in case the sealer did not penetrate completely ? In a video you mention to spray the body with epoxy sealer before painting the car. 3) Should seam sealer be applied before the application of this sealer ? Thank you !

@jimclarke1108 4 жыл бұрын

Paint it first, excellent job Pete

@start6858 2 жыл бұрын

Peter his own worst enemy with his mouth isn't he Minnie

@3rekoatskustoms929 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job Pete what's up with the new shop when you guys moving in for good?

@tthams73 3 жыл бұрын

Mineral spirits works awesome to smooth out seam sealer. It’s also cheaper. Tape off before you apply the seam sealer to get crisp lines. Pull the tape before it sets; results in a much more professional result. I always apply a coat of rust bullet, or any rust prevention / rust encapsulator. I’ve seen numerous repairs rust out under the seam sealer.

@deankay4434 2 жыл бұрын

@tthams73 - Great advice as I never heard of using wax & grease cleaner before. This is the part of the videos I like best: 1st The video, part numbers, brands and techniques used. 2nd The information you can find in comments. In NE and KS, I have never seen Rust Bullet as these sometimes end up being regional products. I have used “Berrymans” Chem-Tool B12 for carburetors as they are in Arkansas, but also “Justice Brothers” from Wichita. They had a 3 can kit for restricted catilytic converters that work great during the 80’s working on domestic late 70’s cars. 1 can in gas tank, 1 can in the engine oil and last can poured slowly into the carb keeping it running. Then at the end, dump the last 25% allowing it to stall and sit. Driving the cob-webs out of it a couple of hours later with fresh built carb, ran so good and gained power from exhaust restriction. Thanks! I will look them up. Stay safe!

@GingerAleDude 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks MFP, I’m sure sometimes you need to seal a spot where you can’t get a brush,gun or stick. Can you use the spray stuff, flex-seal, for home gutters?

@VicsGarage71 Жыл бұрын

I'm replacing my firewall / cowl on my mopar. From the factory they had a foam gasket / sealer between the cowl and firewall. Obviously not a option anymore. What would you use in between the two?

@hddm3 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Minnie!

@tcullen5895 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the brand names and pricing. I don't have to guess. Also cut Minnie some slack.

@TEN-TIMES-HARDER 2 жыл бұрын

Hey can I apply this over epoxy or urethane sealer in its recoat window with out scuffing?

@CaptNaufragio 3 жыл бұрын

Anybody able to tell me what "wax and grease remover" is? Xylene? Acetone? A specific product?

@308hit 3 жыл бұрын

Would you consider the brushable transtar seam sealer better than sem?

@jeffwoods9666 4 жыл бұрын

I will try some of that. 3M has turned to shit. I have used 3M and it not even dry. And I used it with out wax and grease or thinner straight out of the tube and 24 hours later it’s not dry lol. That 2 part Sems is good but sometimes need the old kind for inside a body and trunk. I’m going to buy a few tubes of that

@pauljohnson-yk5dq 3 жыл бұрын

If you put seam sealer over bare metal. Can you prime and paint over the seam sealer along with the metal afterwards?

@chriscantrell9417 4 жыл бұрын

I always prime before I seam seal do you see any problems with doing it that way my thinking is if anything does get through the metal is protected

@amyraucher906 4 жыл бұрын

I always love your videos, with this one you got me concerned with the 3M I was looking at who made Dynatron and found that 3M company does. So what I was wondering is is there another company that makes a different Dynatron that you use that I'm not aware of? I like to get the brand you say, I'm just a little perplexed by this. I just wanna make sure I got that exact sealer for my 84 4runner it's about ready for sealer.

@PeterB12345 4 жыл бұрын

I think Pete's referring to 3M's older product Drip Chek, which used to be all over body shops and is still available but barely still in use cause its older technology. 3M makes Dynatron as well. You might be interested in this article, which walks through the world of seam sealer: www.autobody101.com/content/articles/using-seam-sealer/

@Emperorprime 2 жыл бұрын

does the seam sealer need to be prepped before you paint over it? And the surface you put it on needs to be sanded?

@donaldbaker6961 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pete was wondering Should I prime bare metal before seam sealer or seam sealer on bare metal then prime

@bufords 4 жыл бұрын

in a past video you said to use construction adhesive because it was the same as seam sealer but cheaper. I'm confused, now you say use the pro seam sealer. what's up with that?

@squrilebrain 4 жыл бұрын

do you ever send bodies or frames out? to a place that has an acid dip that they can do the whole frame and body in it. then have them do a galvanize hot dip after the acid bath?

@diyautoschool 4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe in Acid Dipping.. It will remove paint and primers in places you will never be able to paint and eventually turn to rust!

@MSxLoNeWoLf 4 жыл бұрын

Minnie needs a hug. Don't know where you live but may have to do a roadtrip n give her one. Or you can save me some time n give her one for me. Love your vids

@solventbased3153 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome lmao

@jcook69camaro 4 жыл бұрын

i have been watching your videos for a long time. this was the best one yet. Always remember happy wife happy life.. very informative information.. mini keep up the good camera work.

@ericcorral7404 3 жыл бұрын

The caulk master your friend Pete

@harmonspoolrepair 4 жыл бұрын

Minnie & Tammy would get along just fine.

@Titans2138 4 жыл бұрын

I love when Pete and Minnie fight. It's hilarious lol.

@douglasschramm3017 4 жыл бұрын

I found gorillia glue construction glue excellent for caulking and its cheap.

@robertchall8576 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good Pete.give Minnie a break every now and then.but I know she likes it .

@davcot3675 3 жыл бұрын

Minnie u must b a saint :)

@skynetwifi9211 2 жыл бұрын

That caulk gun come from Harbour Freight

@curtisweaver1235 2 жыл бұрын

Where are you located Pete?

@lukeathanas 2 жыл бұрын

Isn’t dynatron a 3m product?

@Dungfly-dc6vg 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Bob Ross with that brush😂

@ctfinneman 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use seam sealer to glue my wife's lips shut?

@christophernundal4408 4 жыл бұрын

Yes but use a two part sealer it dries faster and hardens

@MrWisdom79 4 жыл бұрын

Nice large car Chad

@4rcowboy 4 жыл бұрын

I was trying to google this earlier today, appreciate it!

@sixtyfiveford 4 жыл бұрын

So does it matter if you put it over: bare steel, epoxy or 2k primer?

@MissionRestomod 4 жыл бұрын

sixtyfiveford make sure your seam sealer says direct to metal if you don’t have a layer of primer with a sanded “tooth” to it. Any paint supply worth their salt will have a product spec sheet that can come with the sealer.

@BBBri57 3 жыл бұрын

@@MissionRestomod best tip thanks mate. I look at those tech sheets now :-)

@deankay4434 3 жыл бұрын

Franklyn > WTF does that have to with sealing seams in a classic car? So you hack your girlfriends account. You MaMa has to be proud! Relationships have a certain degree of trust in it took work. If you don’t trust her requiring hours of your time to “Hack” her account, you are off to a great start. NOT! Married once and just went pass our 40th. That 4 is your future number of divorces. Congrats in a future owner or a trailer where tornadoes hit first!

@billymullis9785 3 жыл бұрын

Pete your great but just remember happy wife happy life and thanks for all the tips much appreciated

@keithsanville2361 2 жыл бұрын

dude im on the floor ! LMAO!!!

@MrBigtime1986 4 жыл бұрын

does seam sealer ever shrink and cause it to separate from the metal ? If so do you just apply more?

@MissionRestomod 4 жыл бұрын

MrBigtime1986 two part sealer can dry and shrink a bit. Most single part seam sealer never “fully” dries.

@Cliffyzjiffy 8 ай бұрын

I was called a caulk naster by this girl on a paint crew😂

@wadecreighton4584 4 жыл бұрын

He Ms Minnie get in there and help my friend Pete out, it’s not the same without ya.

@douglasvanderiet7092 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like the stress of moving is finally getting too Minnie.

@christophernundal4408 4 жыл бұрын

The factory's don't do a nice clean job seam sealing like that. That's better than factory

@douglasschramm3017 4 жыл бұрын

I spent a day taking a Mustang apart and caulking it. It was brand new zero caulking

@edweigman9683 4 жыл бұрын

My friend Pete is in the doghouse :)

@Opigoink 4 жыл бұрын

God love you Minnie the Body Shop Girl...

@pablomarquez4431 3 жыл бұрын

Omg. Skip the 1st 5 mins

@tthams73 3 жыл бұрын

Ah…. You realize that Dynatron seam sealer is made by 3M!

@jimvenizelos4649 4 ай бұрын

Should I prime the metal BEFORE seam sealer? Ah, yes, pre-primed panels

@patrickpk6299 10 ай бұрын

LOL, sounds like my GF, some days ya gotta walk away

@AICD1999 4 жыл бұрын

You have to get her to Moab and all will be better. Pop smoke and head west!

@asherdie 4 жыл бұрын

What's the issue with 3M?

@diyautoschool 4 жыл бұрын

3M seam sealer is the same as it was 30 years ago, the technology is old, and there is alot better products out there to purchase with a cheaper price tag..

@asherdie 4 жыл бұрын

@@diyautoschool gotcha