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In place of Dum Dum
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 9:14 pm
by fillpoke
I'm about to refit the alloy panels into the new wooden sides of my Traveller. I know that in the past dum dum would have been used between the panel and the wood as a sealer to keep out water. Now that Dum Dum is not available what's the best thing to use?
thanks,
Dave
Re: In place of Dum Dum
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:48 pm
by taupe
Hi
the original sealant was butyl rubber like this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220511701496? ... 1423.l2649
Its also available in a sealant tube.. look for 'Butyl Rubber'
Dum dum was a similar material
Taupe
Re: In place of Dum Dum
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 1:15 pm
by Ratbag
This is what I used:
http://www.marinemastics.com/marine-fle ... tubes.html
(in black). Nicer to apply than silicone - can be painted over - wipes off with turps while wet.
I've given up buying silicone in the house now too!
Re: In place of Dum Dum
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:42 pm
by fillpoke
Thanks for the advice. they both look good so will have to decide which to use.