Thread: alternative "weather stripping " to use for fender welting???

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Saw a car years ago that the builder had used brushable seam sealer between the fender and body. It stayed slightly flexible and took paint well. Said he used his finger and a ragto smooth the joint. There was no visible joint. The car was around for several years and I never noticed any cracks in the joints.

Originally Posted by 61bone

Saw a car years ago that the builder had used brushable seam sealer between the fender and body. It stayed slightly flexible and took paint well. Said he used his finger and a ragto smooth the joint. There was no visible joint. The car was around for several years and I never noticed any cracks in the joints.

Hi Bone....I don't know for sure about Hottrodd57 but as for me, I'm not trying to hide the joint, I just don't want that welting bead in the crack. Just a clean well fitted joint between the body & fender is what I'm looking for while still having the cushioning, anti-squeak protection of something between, you know? The seam sealer is an interesting thought but would be a huge pain if the fender had to come off for some reason.

I am after the exact same thing as randyr, want all the benifits of having welting installed, but want a cleaner look!!!!

A bud of mine has used felt for many years, he hates the welt look too. He gets thick stuff from the yardage store, in the same color range, you can't see it at all. I don't have a close up shot sorry..

Originally Posted by 68RATVT

A bud of mine has used felt for many years, he hates the welt look too. He gets thick stuff from the yardage store, in the same color range, you can't see it at all. I don't have a close up shot sorry..

Wouldn't felt soak up and retain water? Maybe not since it's been used on window channels & stuff for years.....