Gary Lewis Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Thanks, Dave. That is exactly what I spent the day doing. I cleaned out the old seam sealer as most of it was coming up on one side and I figured there could be some integrity issues underneath it. I did find more holes. I also finished tearing out the duct work for the heat/air so that I could assess the passengers side more. Glad I did as there are some small holes there as well. Here is a look at the process as I went along. I am thinking I can get into the cowl with the small angle grinder with a wire wheel and get the seam cleaned up well and then put the POR patch/filler, then POR paint, and finish it with the paintable bed liner as mentioned above. I plan on going slow and easy so I don’t damage any of the thin metal, but leave as much in to support the POR as it sets up and hardens. I was able to get all the old outer layer of seam sealer off, and it left a small “filler” in the seam to close the gap. I think if I get the metal clean enough it will bind and ultimately do well at sealing it. I am feeling confident about the process and it working. William I agree - that is going to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzFace2 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I agree - that is going to work. Its hard work but you are doing a great job. Dave ---- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hstrymkrs Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 Its hard work but you are doing a great job. Dave ---- Thanks you gentlemen. I appreciate the encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hstrymkrs Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 Thanks you gentlemen. I appreciate the encouragement. Finally had some rain free weather coincide with my days off. I put the seam sealer/patch on and I am Ow in the process of painting with the POR-15 and a POR-15 top coat. Going to be a long night as rain comes in tomorrow afternoon. Humid is only 40% so I figure tonight is a good night to stay up late and finish. I wanted to get this done before the cold days really set in. I don’t mind working in the cold, but I would not be able to POR it with the cold days. Then I would have forgotten how to assemble the dash by the spring thaw. William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Finally had some rain free weather coincide with my days off. I put the seam sealer/patch on and I am Ow in the process of painting with the POR-15 and a POR-15 top coat. Going to be a long night as rain comes in tomorrow afternoon. Humid is only 40% so I figure tonight is a good night to stay up late and finish. I wanted to get this done before the cold days really set in. I don’t mind working in the cold, but I would not be able to POR it with the cold days. Then I would have forgotten how to assemble the dash by the spring thaw. William Nice work! Looks like you got it clean in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Finally had some rain free weather coincide with my days off. I put the seam sealer/patch on and I am Ow in the process of painting with the POR-15 and a POR-15 top coat. Going to be a long night as rain comes in tomorrow afternoon. Humid is only 40% so I figure tonight is a good night to stay up late and finish. I wanted to get this done before the cold days really set in. I don’t mind working in the cold, but I would not be able to POR it with the cold days. Then I would have forgotten how to assemble the dash by the spring thaw. William That looks really good. With the POR-15 on top of it things should be well and truly sealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hstrymkrs Posted November 12, 2021 Author Share Posted November 12, 2021 That looks really good. With the POR-15 on top of it things should be well and truly sealed. Thank you all for the help and encouragement. Here is the finish product. It just needs to cure. POR-15 patch, 2 coats of POR-15 sealer, 2coats of POR-15 top coat. I feel confident that it will outlast the rest of the truck. William Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thank you all for the help and encouragement. Here is the finish product. It just needs to cure. POR-15 patch, 2 coats of POR-15 sealer, 2coats of POR-15 top coat. I feel confident that it will outlast the rest of the truck. William It looks great, and I think you are right - it will LAST! And, it won't leak. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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