This stuff looks good. I'll probably get some to keep in the garage for future jobs.
Refreshing butyl sealeant hood to body frame Z3 help needed
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Yes that's the stuff I used, and you are correct I replaced the two runs of sealer one to bodywork and one to hood with the frame inbetween.
Regarding removing the butyl, I found this recommendation on a Ford forum, sounds like it'll do the job:
Methylene Chloride will melt the monkey grunt off of year trim like a hot sun melting ice. You should be able to get this chlorated alcohol at any parts store, or at a glass install shop because this is what they use to clean the surfaces these adhesive strips go on to begin with. (http://Methylene Chloride)
BE VERY CAREFUL TO USE METHYLENE CHOLRIDE OUT SIDE DO NOT BREATH IN THE EVAPORATE IT CAN KILL YOU!!!! A LITTLE GOES A LONG, LONG WAY.
And available through eBay ?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292206789822
Methylene Chloride will melt the monkey grunt off of year trim like a hot sun melting ice. You should be able to get this chlorated alcohol at any parts store, or at a glass install shop because this is what they use to clean the surfaces these adhesive strips go on to begin with. (http://Methylene Chloride)
BE VERY CAREFUL TO USE METHYLENE CHOLRIDE OUT SIDE DO NOT BREATH IN THE EVAPORATE IT CAN KILL YOU!!!! A LITTLE GOES A LONG, LONG WAY.
And available through eBay ?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292206789822
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