34 Hot Tips For The Cool Season

1.A. Just before paint you will need to caulk the seams on your projects body. Any visible seams should be done to give a smoother appearance and keep water and rust stains from appearing especially if you tend to drive in the rain. Apply 3/4” masking tape on the lap side or higher edge about 1/16” from the drop off edge.

On the over lapped portion or lower side move the tape back 1/8” to 3/16”. Using 3M 8300 sealer cut the tip to allow a 1/8” bead. This product flows smoothly and can be finger stroked with lacquer thinner to make it extra slick, peel the tape away after 1 foot at a time is finished. After one hour you can prime/paint over it.