Sealing a cabin leak?

[Abaddon]

I would have searched to see if this was already listed but I'm not sure how to list this or even what to search for. Please ignore my ignorance if this is already listed somewhere.

A few years ago someone hit me in the drivers side. They had to replace the drivers rear quarter panel. When they did, it developed an air leak around one of the seals. Not the one in the door (they plugged the air equalization port and squirted foam around the seals to test it and even did the "dollar bill" test on the door seal) but the one next to the piece that goes across the roof. I found the small area where the leak appeared. What's the best way to seal it?

The body shop guy found what he thought was the leak and sealed it with some kind of clay-type material. Is this an acceptable method to plug this same, small leak? And if so, where can you find that stuff? Thanks for any ideas.

[dmw319]

Re: Sealing a cabin leak?

bondo ftw. probably what he used, and yea.. its acceptable..its pretty much universal.

[Abaddon]

Re: Sealing a cabin leak?

Is bondo dark gray and pliable like Play-Doh? If so, that's what he used. I like the fact that it's dark gray so it won't be noticeable but the clay-like feature appeared as if it would stay somewhat pliable so it wouldn't dry and fall out.

[Abaddon]

Re: Sealing a cabin leak?

Bump.

Still looking to see if anyone knows what's the best filler (preferrably black or dark gray) to use to seal this crack.