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Topic: CAULKING Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 12:00pm |
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Good question! The last time that I bought some, it was still labeled "Polyseamseal" All Purpose. If I were buying today, I would likely purchase the "Premium". I use it on window frame to gel coat. I also use it around the side marker lights, porch light, etc. I don't have anything negative to say about the stuff. It seems to have good adhesion, resists mildew, remains somewhat flexible and is easy to work with. Clean up with soap & water. In theory, there is a rubber gasket sealing the window frame to gel coat mating surfaces. However, I like to take the "belt and suspenders" approach and keep a thin bead of caulk around them. |
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GLBCamper
Senior Member Joined: 30 Jun 2015 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 274 |
Posted: 04 Apr 2016 at 1:00am | |
Which exact product do you use on exterior windows? The link goes to all of loctite sealants.
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JandL
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 6:48pm | |
I would not recommend using a silicone. When I have used silicone where I use to work you have to do a lot of surface preparation and priming to make it work correctly. When I did marine electronics repair I stayed away from silicone because most of manufactures say not to be used below the water line of your boat and it can also corrode electrical connections if you use the wrong one. I inspect every seam once a year and touch up where I think it needs it. I have tried different sealants and right now my favorites are Dicor Lap Sealant Self Leveling #501LSW and the Non-Leveling Non-Sag #551LSW. A couple of months ago I replaced my TV antenna with a new one I used the Self leveling sealant for the first time and I was very impressed with how well it leveled out. I am not sure what type of sealant the Dicor Lap Sealant is. I looked at their MSDS and think it might be a Butyl, solvent based sealant. There are 7 types of sealant Latex, Acrylic, Butyl, Polysulfide, Silicone, Polyurethane and MS Polymers (Modified Silicon).
Here is a very good article from Good Old Boat about the 3 different types of sealants, Silicone, Polysulfides, Polyurethanes Suffering from sealant confusion? (marine) http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/articles/sealant.php How to Choose a Sealant That Works (Buildings) http://www2.buildinggreen.com/blogs/how-choose-sealant-works |
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hogone
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 4:13pm | |
cool. happy bunny hunting. hogone
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Jon & Pam
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 12:21pm | |
X2 / Leo B. I use a product called "Polyseamseal" (made by Loctite, I think)and have been pleased. It can be had at home centers, hardware, paint stores, etc. Clean and prep is key to long term success. It is not often that I have to do much of anything. |
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furpod
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 11:46am | |
So far, the only spot that has needed recaulking was over the back window. Just cleaned the old off, put down new. I have redone the Lap sealant at the top of the spoiler, and around one of the sewer vents.
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john in idaho
Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611 |
Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 11:24am | |
If you recall, what do you use? I have found that silicone doesn't last long, and can be hard to remove.
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Leo B
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 10:10am | |
I inspect our each season and only re-caulk if it needs it or if a leak springs up
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
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Podster
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Posted: 27 Mar 2016 at 9:09am | |
The only entity that I have ever heard speak of such things is a dealer that wanted to charge a nice lady $1,200 to remove and replace all of the caulking on her POD.
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Cliff & Raelynn
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