DeTomaso Mailing List: January 2001, Message #68

Bruce,

     A rubberized undercoating like 3M's Body Schutz will offer excellent
protection and sound deadening.  NAPA carries it.

Mark
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Maddox" <maddoxbr@pacbell.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list" <detomaso@realbig.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 2:58 AM
Subject: "Tar Putty" Replacement


> I'm currently redoing the the axles (bushings, ball joint covers,
> brakes, etc.).  While I was cleaning under the fenders, I found a lot of
> original "tar putty" filling the gaps between body panels.  The stuff
> was old and cracked with lots of dirt buildup behind the tar, so I
> removed it.  I cleaned out the areas and sprayed in POR15 as a
> precaution (no rust visible), but now I have a question.
>
> Question:  What do I replace the "tar putty" with?  Is there something
> that will seal up the areas better or is it better to leave the areas
> open so they can be cleaned and drain out?
>
> Bruce
> #5494
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