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[tomriddle]

So I was changing the pads on my 2012 Regal GSM and saw this beauty. Anyone know what I need to do? Collision repair, dealer, welder?

 

[Harshman]

Sorry, can't help. No picture.

 

[tomriddle]

There we go....finally got the picture up.

 

[tomriddle]

No one? It actually looks more like a caulk or sealer. Any kind of input would be helpful before I try and figure something out to seal that crack.

 

[stoopid]

Is it a weld or caulk? You'll need to determine that before you can seal it, and if it's a weld it looks like it's compromised and will need to be re-welded. Push on it with a screw driver, if it gives a bit then it's caulk if it resists it's metal/weld. Easy enough...

I'd still be curious why there would be caulk at that particular spot though.

 

[Walt G]

It's 'caulk', and it's all over the place on these cars. I'm not sure if it's part of the rust-proofing specification, or noise abatement. It probably cracked when someone lifted the car (floor jack or lift) from right around there. In fact, it looks a little like there is evidence just ahead of the crack that there was a jack/jackstand there at one point (looks like a scratch, and maybe a dent... hard to tell from the picture).

I guess I'd put new caulk over that spot so nothing gets in there (in case it is there for rust proofing), but I wouldn't worry about it too much.

 

[tomriddle]

I agree stoopid and I did that, it's calk. My fingernail left a little divot. I'm guessing to dampen vibration.

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Thanks Walt. I saw that after the picture as well, looks like a little dented as well. Damn, techs.

I think I will get a bit of marine caulk and close that sucker up.

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Thanks for the replies guys.....much appreciated.