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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 09:50 AM
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The applicator sold for use with SEM cartridges is about $100. I was wondering if there are cheaper alternatives that will work. It will only be used to get me through my restoration. It isn't for everyday shop use.
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The applicator sold for use with SEM cartridges is about $100. I was wondering if there are cheaper alternatives that will work. It will only be used to get me through my restoration. It isn't for everyday shop use.
Not that I am aware of. I have all of the possible applicator guns at my shop...so I can understand your inquiry. I have MAJOR $$$$ invested in these applicator guns.

Unless you use another companies adhesives for whatever you are trying to apply...and their product can use a conventions caulking gun...such as LORD FUSOR possibly......I hate to write it....but either rent one from a local body shop guy and use it and get it back to him/her....or buy it and move on and then sell it when you are done restoring your car.

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My local paint and body store has loaners available free. As long as you buy the product from them.
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Here is the gun I used and another on the forum. Anyone can PM me if they feel they would like to use it.







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Thanks for the suggestions. It looks like the applicator for Lord Fusor products is 1/2 the price of the SEM, so that may be the way I go.
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