Firewall sealing

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Firewall sealing

Postby CRWaiex » Wed Sep 04, 2024 7:46 pm

What are people using to seal the top of the firewall against the windshield skirt? Something sort of fireproof yet won’t run down the firewall when applied?
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Re: Firewall sealing

Postby Bryan Cotton » Wed Sep 04, 2024 7:57 pm

I bought this from aircraft spruce:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... kkey=13950

I've also seen it cheaper at the big box hardware stores.
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Re: Firewall sealing

Postby CRWaiex » Thu Sep 05, 2024 2:19 pm

Thanks Bryan. I’ll try and find a tube.
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