1967 Camaro Convert Windshield Piller Trim Sealer

[red67]

I have an original 1967 Camaro convertible that I have the windshield out of to replace and clean up the pinchweld. I believe the windshield was never out before I did it. I found a little surface rust in the top corners so I took the header chrome and the pillar trim off to repair. Nothing major on the body repair front but I would like some advice on what type of sealer to use under the stainless pillar trim. The header chrome uses what appears to be the same sealer. The existing sealer is still soft after 50 years and really almost looks new. A few photos of the trim with sealer are attached.

[firstgenaddict]

Non hardening waterproof bedding compound.

[KevinW]

Looks like &quot;plumbers putty&quot; [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

[SS427]

I do not recall what they called it but I bought this from a plumbers supply company years ago. I cut it to length and either lay it flat or roll it into a bead. It also stays soft and pliable.

[red67]

Thanks everyone for the great responses. It does look very much like plumbers putty. However, my experience with plumbers putty is that it does get hard with time. That could depend on the brand. I was thinking of a waterproof type of bedding compound. Not sure what specific brand would be good. Any body have specific brands and products they can suggest? The bedding compounds I've looked at such as used for windshield rubbers all seem to be black. I've used this for windshield rubbers in the past with good success. However I'd like to keep the color to gray as original. The product suggested by SS427 looks a bit like electrical duct seal but I've never seen it in a roll like this before. It sure does look like the product used for the windshield trim. I'll check around and see what I can find. My concern is using a product that remains flexible, waterproofs the joint and does not form an adhesive bond so I can take the trim off again if necessary. Taking the trim off this time was not easy and some of it got a little bent but repairable. luckily I have a spare set.

[PeteLeathersac]

Visit your local glass shop and check out their non-automotive Glazing Tape.
Gray is common also available in different thicknesses and widths.
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~ Pete

[KevinW]

Ah, I used a brick of electrical box water seal (dark Grey) from a hardware store when I replaced my vert header and side covers on my 69. Worked well!



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[m22mike]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KevinW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ah, I used a brick of electrical box water seal (dark Grey) from a hardware store when I replaced my vert header and side covers on my 69. Worked well!



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That's what I was going to recommend too, easy to find at the box stores, it is much like what Rick posted. Also the stuff to use for sealing the kick panels
Mike

[SS427]

Like Mike said, that stuff works great for kick panels. Thinking about it now it would likely work well for the A-pillars also. It too can be easily rolled into a bead.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KevinW</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Ah, I used a brick of electrical box water seal (dark Grey) from a hardware store when I replaced my vert header and side covers on my 69. Worked well! Similar to this

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[Schonyenko2]

As far back as I can remember it was refered to as dum dum.