Thread: Defender sealant - blue tac type

Rave CD has the whole list of body and seam sealers.
Don't have time to list them for you sorry.

i used wind screen sealant on my last defender when i changed the bulk head.

and also that foam tape stuff

Sikaflex 227 from Bunnings has served me well.

James

Sikaflex do a whole range of sealants for different applications,depends on how permanent you want to make it.Just don't get it on your hands !!

Wayne

It's called DumDum see this link

HTH

Ivan

I have used Selleys (or similar) Butyl Mastic sealant from Super Cheap Auto. It is a black flexible sealant which surface cures but remains flexible. I have used it to seal the various gaps in my Defender body underneath etc. Seems to do the job well. It is a sealant only and not a structual sealant/bonder.

After travelling on muddy red soil roads and having this mud enter the car via the gaps in the floor pan transmission cover under the cubby box I used this to seal it. Worked well and will allow the panel to be removed in the future if required for maintenance purposes. I think it cleans up with turps or mineral spirits based products but you would have to confirm. Filled in other suspect gaps underneath which has also reduced dust ingress. Don't want to seal up too much though, otherwise it won't be a Defender any more and the cat won't be able to get out.

It is available in a 400g tube. Use gloves when handling as the stuff is messy. You can use masking tape when applying to make the joints look neat. I believe Sikaflex and others make a similar product. Just do a search on Butyl Mastic Sealants.

Originally Posted by 4wheeler

I believe Sikaflex and others make a similar product. Just do a search on Butyl Mastic Sealants.

I just used this stuff (From Bunnings as all the car places didn't seem to have any!) to seal the roof when I put it back on. Worked very well, but as others have said, don't get in on your hands as it's a PITA to get off!