On Mon, 14 Jul 2003, at around 11:17:10 local time, William Davies
<bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk> wrote:
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>
>
>> >Avoid silicone sealants,
>>
>> Dear Bill,
>>
>> Why is this? I must admit to having had very good results with
>> silicone sealants.
>
>Hi Mike,
> Sorry for the late reply - I've been trading and partying at the
>TSSC International since Friday! Have you ever had to replace a seal
>which has been previously sealed with silicone sealant? It's impervious
>to most solvents (are there any which work?) and sticks VERY firmly. A
>long slow (and sometimes painful) job with a razor blade. Bearing in
>mind that most modern seals will last no more than 5 years on a daily
>driver that lives outside in all weathers, fitting the seal next time
>round always figures in my thinking,
Ah! Now I understand. Thanks for that. Looks like Ellie's next
windscreen seal replacement is going to be a pig of a job...
ATB
--
Mike
Ellie - 1963 White Herald 1200 Convertible GA125624 CV
Connie - 1968 Conifer Herald 1200 Saloon GA237511 DL
Carly - 1977 Inca Yellow Spitfire 1500 FH105671
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