A couple questions about caulking
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Topic: A couple questions about caulking
Posted By: mjlrpod
Subject: A couple questions about caulking
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2022 at 7:53am
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What type of caulking should be used for vertical (non roof) applications? If I do roof areas with self leveling, does all the old stuff need to come off, or can I can I just replace sections. And I bought some self leveling in caulking tubes, can I cover large areas by going back and forth with tube caulking, or do I need to get something like a pail of it that I can slather it over a larger seam. Thanks ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2022 at 1:32pm
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I used ProFlexRV. They sell a fast set as well as self leveling. I went with the fast set so that it would be workable on the vertical applications. Keep some mineral spirits on hand to clean up and tool the caulking. I did remove as much of the old caulking as I could. Used a basic scrapper multitool from Home Depot followed by a good wipe down with denatured alcohol. The ProFlexRV is high adhesion, so if you don't get everything off, it will still stick well. Good luck! ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120 |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 02 Oct 2022 at 8:32pm
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to add one more suggestion- make sure the scraper is plastic and not metal--not as much chance of scratching/cutting the underlying material. some caulks can be better removed if you moisten them first with mineral spirits/alcohol or your choice . Read the instructions. then scrape. Travel safe and often Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: gpokluda
Date Posted: 06 Oct 2022 at 7:26pm
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Thanks, Pod People. Softening the caulk is a great idea. Ours was softened up by Rapid Remover when we were removing our old decals and it came off real easy. ------------- Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Triumph T120 |