EZR Hairline Crack Sealer for water leaks

plvltr · 01-20-2022, 10:55 PM

I have an '88 Supra Turbo and think this might be the source of water collecting in the bottom of the hatch back and then spilling when I open the hatch back. How were you able to get the sealant up to the plastic supports where the go through the sheet metal? And did you do any prep to clean and/or get rid of rust in that area before applying the sealant? Thanks.
- John

plvltr · 01-21-2022, 12:44 AM

Me again. I realize you said you used the small paint brush, but it seems like it would be near impossible to get the sealant to the back side from where you stick your paint brush in. Did you just do it as much as you could, hoping it would wick to the backside? Or is there another trick? Thanks.

Bru · 01-24-2022, 08:16 PM

The sealant does wick into cracks just like water but when it dries it seals. The center square support is clearly visible in the photo. Just wet your brush and swab away. It's a good idea to pour some of the sealant into a smaller cup so you don't contaminate the bottle. Use a drop cloth so it doesn't get on your interior. The other 2 square supports can be seen if you look with a flashlight. Do the same thing and swab around where the metal and plastic meet. I used paper towels to check before and after for leaks or you could just leave the towels in there to catch any stray drops.

01-20-2022, 10:55 PM	#1
plvltr Stock Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Corvallis, Oregon Posts: 2	More info please I have an '88 Supra Turbo and think this might be the source of water collecting in the bottom of the hatch back and then spilling when I open the hatch back. How were you able to get the sealant up to the plastic supports where the go through the sheet metal? And did you do any prep to clean and/or get rid of rust in that area before applying the sealant? Thanks. - John

01-21-2022, 12:44 AM	#2
plvltr Stock Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Corvallis, Oregon Posts: 2	Me again. I realize you said you used the small paint brush, but it seems like it would be near impossible to get the sealant to the back side from where you stick your paint brush in. Did you just do it as much as you could, hoping it would wick to the backside? Or is there another trick? Thanks.

01-24-2022, 08:16 PM	#3
Bru Bone Stock w Upgrades ;-) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 213	The sealant does wick into cracks just like water but when it dries it seals. The center square support is clearly visible in the photo. Just wet your brush and swab away. It's a good idea to pour some of the sealant into a smaller cup so you don't contaminate the bottle. Use a drop cloth so it doesn't get on your interior. The other 2 square supports can be seen if you look with a flashlight. Do the same thing and swab around where the metal and plastic meet. I used paper towels to check before and after for leaks or you could just leave the towels in there to catch any stray drops.