Experience Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.
Organizations Associate member SAE
EAA member
Publications Import Car magazine
Education/Credentials ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000
Question Hi,
I am wondering if a sealing compound should be run along the outside of the wing to bonnet joint on a MKIV prior to getting the car resprayed.
Answer Hi Paul,
If you are talking about the joint that has the chrome bead that runs the length of the hood, No I have never seen any shop put any kind of sealer in there. However, it would not be a bad idea if you could find something other than silicone sealer to stop water from collecting in the seam an rusting. You might check with a local body shop for what kind of sealer to use.
Howard
