08369 • 08370

Product Uses

General sealing of interior and exterior automotive seams including floor pans, hem flanges,

frame rails, rear body panels, aprons and other seams including those requiring weld through

applications using squeeze type resistance spot welding.

Use with the following accessories:

• 3M™ Manual Flexible package Applicator (PN 08398)

• 3M™ Air Operated Flexible Package Applicator (PN 08399)

• 3M™ Flexible Pack Nozzle (PN 08188)

• 3M™ OEM Seam Sealer Tip Adapter Nozzle (PN 08206)

For professional use only. Not intended for retail sale.

Performance

Properties

Note: The following technical information and data should be considered representative or

typical only and should not be used for specification purposes.

Cold Temperature Resistance @ -20°F (-29°C)

(Remains Flexible)

Heat Resistance - 8 Weeks @ 200°F (93°C)

(Remains Flexible)

Adhesion - Primed Metal: Excellent

(Cohesive Failure)

Bare Metal: Excellent

(Cohesive Failure)

Tensile Strength: Good

(120 psi)

Flexibility: Excellent

(350% Elongation)

Directions for Use

Directions for Use (primer or paint surface)

1. Clean the surface with a VOC compliant surface cleaner to remove any contaminates.

2. Scuff the surface using a 3M™ Scotch-Brite scuff pad or grade P180 to P320 abrasive.

3. Blow off and re-clean the surface to ensure proper adhesion.

4. Install foil package into barrel of 3M™ Flexible Package Applicator Gun, P.N. 08398.

5. Using a scissors, cut a small opening across the top end of package and fold back flaps.

6. Place nozzle over the opened end onto the gun barrel.

7. Replace the retaining collar.

8. Cut nozzle to provide desired bead size.

9. Apply seam sealer and tool (if necessary) to desired finished appearance.

10. Allow 30 minutes before painting, after 24 hours scuff with a 3M™ Scotch-Brite

scuff pad.

Directions for Use (bare metal or weld through surface)

Note: For weld through operations (prior to welding the panel(s) make test welds on

scrap parts to assure proper welding machine settings).

1. Remove coatings on all sides of weld flanges.

2. Apply seam sealer to all bare metal between weld flanges (brush to cover all bare metal).

3. Mate parts together and clamp in place.

4. Be sure to use a shunt clamp and start welds near the clamp.

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