Drip Rail Sealant

[TravisB]

Hey guys, it’s been a while since I took my truck apart and had it sand blasted. It’s at the body shop now and I’m curious if there’s meant to be any sealing layer or glue strip between the drip rail and the cab to keep water from the fastener holes.

Do they glue and screw or just screw on and then everything gets pained before the chrome strip is applied?

 

[Old Guy Bill]

I don’t know about what was used originally but I used a very thin layer of black RTV when I put mine back on.

 

[Russtypickle]

Ya, I used seam sealer in mine to help keep moisture away. Once moisture gets in there it's hard for it to dry out.