I put the hardtop on,and put 3m fast 'n firm seam sealer in side the rain gutter and smoothed it out over the rivets.Did you guys put a coat of paint over the sealer,or just leave it? Thanks for the help!
Seam sealer in gutter
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Last time I re-cauled my rail gutter, I didn't paint the 3M, and I think the combination of UV, dust, rust, and mildew degraded the sealer faster than if it were painted. Go for the paint.
When I refurbished my hardtop I used the 3M Marine Adhesive / Sealant. It is by far the best silicone based sealant I've used on the top. I had used other sealants and silicon in the past to stop leaks and they were usually good for a year or two before they started to peel up. The marine adhesive has been going almost five years now and still looks good. I covered all the rivets but didn't paint over it.
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Thanks for the help guys!!!!! I want to make sure I get through the winter with no leaks!!