<VV> Stuff Under HInges

[Carlton Smith]

Wade,

This is a putty type material that in the day was referred to a "dum-dum".
It was used in places on your car to seal off areas from moisture.

You may buy this material from several places and it is a 3M product, part
number 051135-08578 (black). Eastwood calls it "3M flexible strip caulk" .
It is packaged in a box with 60 = 1' lengths of strips that are apx. 1/4"
dia. They are layered between a wax type paper. I can't remember how much it
cost me a Eastwood. Well worth having around though. It is not supposed to
dry out, so no shelf life.


Carlton Smith
Indianapolis, IN
Circle City Corvairs member
1965 Corsa Convertible 180hp Turbo

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Subject: <VV> Stuff Under HInges

I've noticed there is a black mastic looking material on the mating surfaces
between the door hinges and body, as well as between door hinges and door.
What is the purpose of this material and should it be re-applied if a hinge
has been taken off?

Wade
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