OldSkoolCorona Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Gidday' folks Will be reassembling my 3 piece A3As in the next week or 2, just curious as too which sealant would be the best option? Preferably something steadily available in new zealand. Cheers, Patrick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have a whole lot of learning to do in this thread : wheels? windscreen sealant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpr Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 i used "carbond" because i had some hanging around. no leaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have a whole lot of learning to do in this thread : wheels? windscreen sealant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedy Al Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 yeah repco do one is a white cartridge tube, think with blue writing on it silicon based sealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 get some threebond 1211 from toyota or nzgaskets. that shit would've sealed the leak in the titanic if it was available back then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshrew Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 quick off topic question (sorry!) but correct me if im wrong but don't all a3as come as a 2pce welded? did you get them re-barreled?? only reason i ask is ive got a set coming from japan and am wanting to get them widened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMC Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I have been using loctite silicone sealant fucking dare but best, second best is brand could silflax get from ullrich aluminium designed for sealant of alloy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_si Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I used black silicone, actually volvo sealant as i had a tube left over from a job. a good bead and a ring around each bolt hole, dont smear or smooth it out with your finger, leave the bead and bolt wheel together, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustywhip Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I use a sika ms sealant which is available every where. Once applied use soapy water and your finger to smooth it off if you want it to look mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 quick off topic question (sorry!) but correct me if im wrong but don't all a3as come as a 2pce welded? did you get them re-barreled?? only reason i ask is ive got a set coming from japan and am wanting to get them widened. 3 piece welded man. I'm with Cam on the threebond, that shit works miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Anyone know if a typical tyre shops 'bead sealant' or 'repair sealant' would do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 that seems like a bit of a dumb question : I figure that's what its job is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 No, the job of a bead sealer is to seal between a wheel and tyre, not a wheel piece and wheel piece. Repair sealer is for the inner liner. The only reason I ask, is if it would work, is there a reason for it not having been mentioned in this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 sure your not thinking the lube they use? (white creamy stuff they paint on) it not exactly a sealant 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Joker you have made it pretty clear you aren't too clued up on this topic so I suggest you stop posting dribble. Thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 true true : but I define sealant as something with a bit of body to it : not wish-washy paste, sure it helps "seal" but I have seen them use better stuff with guts to it on my rally tires edit : your not exactly see them wipe that paste on some 3-piece rims and wish upon a star it will make them airtight, no? A good bead or sealant is ideal yes? (sorry as mentioned inanother thread 7th tui down tonight hm alone/dating thread stz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderwebfx Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 sure your not thinking the lube they use? (white creamy stuff they paint on) it not exactly a sealant No no, that's tyre lube/tyre mounting compound/tyre paste. This is more what I'm referring to: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 YES thats the stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 I'd say any flange sealant would work. I fail to see why near ANY silicone would also not work. Just let it cute before you pump up wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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