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Offline IdahoMan

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Amber Stuff?
« on: June 17, 2015, 12:18:03 pm »

This amber substance bellow has been found around certain screws and screw-holes on the interior. Small rubbery globs of it were found on the tips of the drip-rail screws too.

My guess is it is anti-rust protection and very important, but I can find very little info on it. If it is important, I'd like to know what it is.

What is it?
How/When/Where does it need to be applied?

I know we have people here that have experience even in the OEM production of these trucks. Anyone have info on this?

Thank you.


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Re: Amber Stuff?
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2015, 12:33:01 pm »
It's a silastic resin sealer applied to the screws to help prevent water intrusion.
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Re: Amber Stuff?
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2015, 12:30:08 am »
Thx.

Can/should I use a silicone when reinstalling?

The local store has the usual Permatx RTV/silicone/rubber gasket-marker/adhesive/sealant stuff on their shelves.


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Re: Amber Stuff?
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2015, 06:05:39 am »
I prefer windshield urethane when I re install screws like this.
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Re: Amber Stuff?
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2015, 11:40:06 am »
Quote from: Blazin on September 15, 2015, 06:05:39 am
I prefer windshield urethane when I re install screws like this.

Thx. Why?
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Re: Amber Stuff?
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2015, 06:07:00 am »
Because it works good.
Silicone doesn't adhere to paint well.
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