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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558  
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no don't use silkaflex , you well never get it out again without damage , use a bedding compound
it's non setting but 100% watertight I would remove the skylight as you want the sealer under the lip round , normally I say normally easy to get out normally the outer frame is pulled down by the inner frame by screws sometimes screws are hidden under covers I changed one the other day all east really , worse bit is how to get up there on outside as roof aren't strong enough to climb on I dont think a thin bit sealer would last long just put round the edge , to much flex , sun etc bedding compound needs to go under the sealing lip of roof light you can get it in most caravan shop in a tube to use in caulking gun |
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31st May 2014 8:18pm |
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| Cold_n_Wet Member Since: 15 Oct 2012 Location: Bergen Posts: 244 
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Early (about 15 years back) we used Buytl 237, but its now been replaced by TEROSTAT 2759 BUTYL. "Rafiki" 2007 110 STW - Rolling rebuild.
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31st May 2014 11:11pm |
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| charliebaja Member Since: 05 Aug 2013 Location: Surrey Posts: 211  
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You need to use Captain Folleys creaping crack cure
its finds the leak and follows the path then seals it up |
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31st May 2014 11:32pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17414 
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Thanks guys, most helpful!
Terostat sounds like the stuff to use, provided I can find somewhere that sells it. |
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2nd Jun 2014 8:41am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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^^Not strictly true......Depends if you use the correct Sikaflex fit for purpose........ Sikaflex 11FC. We use this a hell of a lot in the marine industry especially for future disassembly. I have only seen grey. Blackwolf if you wish 'pm' me and I may be able to lay my hands on a tube.  Loctite 5922.
http://tuotteet.etra.fi/en/g2317681/loctit...isassembly If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Jun 2014 9:26am |
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| munch90 Member Since: 26 Oct 2013 Location: guildford Posts: 3558
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yes I know but the main types you see for sale are adhesive and too strong for this type of thing
I found the bedding compound stuff handy for other things like outdoor electric boxes etc , gives a another layer of protection without gluing it tight and its a lot cheaper no good for this job but anyone tried this stuff eBay item number: eBay Item No. 111273797460 may be good for tow socket etc , but expensive and probley no good if you need to alter wiring later |
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2nd Jun 2014 9:48am |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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Doesn't get any cheaper than the Loctite if Blackwolf wants a tube, the colour's ok and he can collect as we are both in Dorset........
 If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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2nd Jun 2014 9:52am |
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| Oscar Romeo Member Since: 16 Apr 2014 Location: South Yorks, the pinnacle of all human achievement Posts: 121 
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last bedding compound i bought was a roll with peel of tape on each side. peel the tape off, stick on, peel the top tape off stick the component on...boom jod done!
Carvans flex and twist anything that sets solid just crack at lets water in. |
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2nd Jun 2014 9:59am |
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| DAZ110 Member Since: 06 Dec 2007 Location: East Sussex Posts: 2039 
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I've always used this on our static caravans:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carafax-IDL99-Se...2a366d93eb |
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2nd Jun 2014 4:41pm |
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| david mitchell Member Since: 01 Jul 2012 Location: Meath Posts: 418  
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Sikaflex 291. Awesome. Used in the marine industry above and below the water line.
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2nd Jun 2014 6:28pm |
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