I prefer mastic sealer. Sometimes called dum-dum. You get a roll of it for about 10 bucks at a rv supply store.

It's easier to use than silicone, and I think seals better over time.

Alistair

> On Dec 30, 2016, at 4:03 PM, Edward V Barger <edvbarger@MAC.COM> wrote:
> 
> Putting the 87 back together 
> 
> Thinking I should put silicone sealer on the inside of the heads of the carnage bolts that secure the hinges to the pop top to prevent water seeping in 
> Is this standard practice is there a better way ?
> 
> ed
> 
> 
> Edward V Barger
> edvbarger@mac.com
> 310 922 6251