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lostagain
Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2583 |
Topic: Roof sealing Posted: 21 Jan 2021 at 7:56am |
The last time I used Dicor self-leveling sealant was on our 172 when I was doing maintenance on the cracked sealant around the roof openings. It works well on relatively flat surfaces, though it's kind of unsightly if not carefully applied. Personally, I would try to apply it on a really warm day so it is more viscous and will penetrate the cracks better. For something like the spoiler on sloped back style r-Pods, I used the Dicor Eternabond tape with good success. Oh, and cleaning the surface before application is really important for a good bond. Some use mineral solvents. I prefer denatured alcohol rinsed off with water because it leaves no residue.
Hope you application works well. Fred
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Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
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Dirt Sifter
Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170 |
Posted: 22 Jan 2021 at 9:28am |
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Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE
'07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 31 Jan 2021 at 10:53am |
Mine had a crack around 3 sides. I decided to remove it completely and re-install.
Once removed it became obvious what the problem was. They installed the fan off center and the screws missed the aluminum ceiling joist on 1 side and of the screws that did hit joists didn't penetrate the joist and just pushed the plywood up off the joist in spots. so the fan never really sealed in some places. Here's the post about it. with pictures. Good Luck! John |
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