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 Post subject: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:12 pm 
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I was thinking of using this stuff on the flappy rear windows hinge to keep water out.

I have had this stuff for 40 odd years and it is still pliable but don't know what it is.

Can anyone put a name to it. i would like more.

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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:45 pm 
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Butyl Mastic as it was 40 years or so ago?


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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:59 pm 
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Dum-Dum?

Wurth and 3M make versions of it still.

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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:44 pm 
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I think you might need some Butyl Mastic Tape.
It comes in a roll with a no stick paper back so it can be rolled out and trimmed to suit.
Glen


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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:34 am 
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I bought some only a few years ago from a local automotive paint specialist.

I think its generically called dum-dum ..as previously mentioned.

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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:37 am 
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It is called caulking compound, butyl mastic is used around a screen. Use urethane ,the others will dry out in no time in the sun.
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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 11:34 am 
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With the help you have given (many thanks) I think dum dum has been withdrawn from the market many moons ago. The only thing that sounds similar is 3m caulk 08578 black.


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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:27 pm 
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The Wurth product is 0890100032 but it is $129.05

I did a lot of searching for a replacement for the grey version used on my Rover mini and Wurth was the closest match (cost me a lot for something I could have probably done some other way)

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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 6:39 pm 
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https://www.selleys.com.au/products/sea ... yl-mastic/


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 Post subject: Re: Black Stuff
PostPosted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:31 pm 
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jaybee wrote:
https://www.selleys.com.au/products/sealants/selleys-butyl-mastic/

Thank you for your reply, only problem it only lasts 5 years.


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