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On 3 Jan 2003 at 10:28, schroeja@purdue.edu wrote: > In figures 4-6 and 4-14 (pages 6 and 9 in the Body and Frame section) it > mentions D19 sealing tape and impregnated foam rubber. What is this, where can > I find it or something similar,and is it necessary? > > Upon closer inspection of my car, I did notice remnants of these materials, and > I do remember removing chucks of the sealing tape and a gauze like material > (must have been the foam). These are just sealants to keep rainwater or wheelspray from washing out thru the joints between the fender and <whatever>. I think body shops have a kind of caulk in strips that you might be able to use. They might also be able to sell you some caulk in tubes which would do the same job. You should avoid anything that will eventually turn hard, as well as the silicone caulks which smell of acetic acid, as they tend to react poorly with metal. There are alcohol based silicone caulks, but they tend to be expensive. In the end, a body shop is likely to have a product that is a good choice. You might also try a body shop supply house. Originally, VW used wax-impregnated foam rubber blocks which they squeezed in some of the corners. This worked well at first, but was a bad idea in the long run, because the wax evenually washed out of the foam and then the foam wicked water into the joints, promoting rust. I would avoid using any kind of foam here. -- Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------ To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <type3-off@vwtype3.org> For more help, see http://vwtype3.org/list/