What sealant do you use?

[rolling_thunder]

Hi guys,

I am a TVR noob - only had my chim for 4 days but have seriously adopted the TVR grin....

so please bear with me when i ask questions that i cant find answers to....

I can see that the clutch slave cylinder is screwed down then sealed with some form of mastic and I want to check the fluid level (which i forgot to do when buying the car)

SO before i open the cover and take a look - what sealant do you experts recommend to waterproof the cover afterwards? I am assuming i need something that can be fairly easily removed 'next time' but wont peel off in a week.

A litte guidance would be appreciated.

Cheers

[StreetDragster]

I use sikaflex where i need a bit of adhesive, or the joint is visable (such as sealing the rear light clusters) as its black. Anywhere else i use B+Q translucent silicone sealant because i find it easier to use, quicker to cure, less messy, and easier to remove too.

Hope that helps

Matt

[dogbucket]

I just bought some 'Soudal Soudaflex' from here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Soudal-Soudaflex-Black-Seala...

The same as Sikaflex but much cheaper.

[DavidLScott]

If you use Sikaflex wear latex gloves when you apply itor it will be on your hands for ages.

My tube split when I did the headlight access covers so it is essential.

[Pupp]

dogbucket said:

I just bought some 'Soudal Soudaflex' from here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Soudal-Soudaflex-Black-Seala...

The same as Sikaflex but much cheaper.

Another vote for the Soudaflex product here too but would always have a tub of their wipes to hand as well... will remove the goo when not much else does.

[bigdods]

I've just used ordinary black silicon sealant from B&Q, works a treat. Just make sure you buy a general purpose version not the bathroom/kitchen one as that has some kind of acid in to kill mould and its mighty unfriendly on paintwork .