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Subject Topic: Oversealing
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27/8/2011 at 9:10pm
 Location: Norfolk
 Outfit: Compass Rallye GTE 430-2
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Hi which is the best thing to use as an oversealant on rails & rooflights.


27/8/2011 at 10:37pm
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i used sikaflex to run round the rails also using it for the bedding on of the rails



28/8/2011 at 12:31am
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Oversealing them is just a quick fix,would advise you took the rails off and do it right.

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28/8/2011 at 10:07am
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That is what I am doing I am using mastic strip on the underside of the rails just want to know which is the best oversealent to use so I have the extra peace of mind. Their are so many different ones I didn't want to pick the wrong one up.


28/8/2011 at 11:26am
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Never heard of anybody doing that its either one or the other.

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28/8/2011 at 12:19pm
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A few people in the fixed it club have done it like that.



28/8/2011 at 3:12pm
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Soudal Fixall Crystal Clear. Available from all good plastics (facia,guttering etc) suppliers. Much cheaper the Sickaflex. An excelent adhesive too

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