The "glaze and putty from AutoZone " is basically lacquer putty...
NOT good for oil or gas... Especially with todays gasoline with heavy alcoholic content..
The best thing is do the radiator shop thing...
You can save some money now and spend more later or spend more now and not spend later...
You'all are a bunch of young-*** punks..... :rolleyes::rolleyes:
I have even used that expression.... And spiffy ...
That nifty car of yours has a spiffy top on it... :lol:
Before pulling windshield you might want to look
at the wiper arm gaskets(where arm come thru body)
and also check if the air intake box drains are plugged
which can cause water to come in thru under dash vents..