Sealing rain gutter to skin of the roof

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  • greenmeanie
    Overdrive
    • Oct 2006
    • 1358

    #16
    Thanks. I was considering using body adhesive in place of the sealer between the skin and the gutter. It should still seal well and make for a stronger assembly. I can't imagine thermal cycling will be an issue.

    I'll use a some sealer in the gutter for insurance.

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    • Dav1550
      Low Range
      • Oct 2006
      • 80

      #17
      Gave a bit of thought to body adhesive, but opted to go with an automotive grade seam-sealer…..In doing so laid a good bead of seam sealer in the gutter assembled using # 10 stove bolts in every other 3rd /4th hole to temporarily hold it fast and a-line roof to gutter. Followed up by setting the tubular rivets and finished by brushing over the rivets and in the gutter with a bit of thinned seam-sealer.

      Cheers,
      Dave

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      • Wallace
        Low Range
        • May 2008
        • 21

        #18
        One more thought on sealant options...

        Try 3M Heavy Drip-Chek Sealer (08531). It's specifically made for drip rails and is available through automotive paint supply shops. I used it on the gutters over ten years ago when I restored my 109 SW and it's still going strong with no leaks.
        2013 RRS
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        • gudjeon
          5th Gear
          • Oct 2006
          • 613

          #19
          This is the stuff:

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          • knac1234
            4th Gear
            • Nov 2010
            • 442

            #20
            Any clue on how many tubes for an 88 roof gutter reassembly?!

            Cheers,
            Julian
            Julian
            72 Series III NAS
            03 Disco
            04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
            2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
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            • knac1234
              4th Gear
              • Nov 2010
              • 442

              #21
              Thought I'd try one more time....

              Does anyone know how many of those small 3-5 oz tubes are required to do the roof/roof gutter sealing project?

              Regards,
              Julian
              Julian
              72 Series III NAS
              03 Disco
              04 Freelander (sold, but still running strong)
              2011 LR2 (Fuji White/Tan....per the wife )
              65 MGB / 73 MGBGT
              71 RHD Hillman Super Imp

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