Sealing spoiler

I was wondering what has been used to seal off the spoiler from water getting into the trunk or rusting the decklid?

 

I use GE clear caulking around each hole and around each mounting stud stand before installing spoiler. Collin used black gasket sealer installing his.

 

The factory used a bunch of black putty like stuff. (Technical......I know )

 

alright thanks for the replies might just go with the caulking unless i can find something better

 

Find something like this the right size. I'm not there yet, but there has to be some the right size somewhere.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/46864107?...52522258&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=86828216978&veh=sem

 

Here is what I use for any type of sealing on my car inside or exterior. I read somewhere the caulking compounds use for home/construction projects not recommended for automotive uses. I don't know how factual that is, but I feel better using the Eastwood product.
http://www.eastwood.com/ew-flexible-strip-caulk-bk-2-lbs.html

 

i used the same sealer as on my windshield, the black gooey stuff.

 

U talkin about the Eastwood product? A little goes a long way!

 

another trick is to hold off on final torque spec's until the sealant has fully cured to allow compression of the cured sealant which helps reduce leaks even better over the long run. That "partial torque pre-cure" tip also works extremely well on intake manifold to china wall end seals too.

 

3M strip calk:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TES-08578?seid=srese2

Mciah

 

I heard the same about home type caulking. They say the acid in the caulk will cause rust

That's what I used

 

just saw this, something I never thought about...if you believe everything you read on the net...
Silicone
Never use silicone sealant on a car. Silicone sealer is not over-paintable and worse the silicone can get into the air and contaminate every other panel on the car ensuring they will not be over-paintable either...

 

lol.. obviously not a Painter who said that because there's various silicone formulations used in a LOT of the cars parts these days. I'd like to see the look on their face as I ask where does the windshield wipers evacuated water end up? Do wipers not wear out as they shed rubber?

Not to mention many of the "more affordable" car care products we've all used. And don't forget the Armorall to keep that new car smell going.

Whatever you do Frank.. do NOT google how carpeting is made and what chemicals go into that stuff.

 

or...Ford Maverick...LOL

 

LOL.. you got that right!

I've been wanting to make some parts for these cars for years now but I'm afraid my cars build template will be so far off from many others that they won't fit. Oh well, they're spot welded tin cans.. but at least they're light enough for 500 horses to feel more like 700 horses.