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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707  
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Could you use a cavity wax,
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11th Jan 2014 6:47pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677  
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Thought about that but I would prefer something that dries to a skin
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11th Jan 2014 7:34pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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I've got the same issue and when we get some dry weather I'm going to drench everything with Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack sealant. It just follows the same route as rainwater and then solidifies into a flexible barrier. Many guys here have recommended it and you can get a large bottle from Amazon quite cheap
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11th Jan 2014 7:46pm |
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| epictrail Member Since: 20 Sep 2013 Location: High Wycombe Posts: 395 
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11th Jan 2014 7:56pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Cheers fellas
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11th Jan 2014 8:17pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707
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All depends how big hole is. Creeping stuff is really really thin, so will only fill tiny holes. Where as the Dintrinol cavity wax that I'm using at the mo is thin from can, but sets thick when it dries, and remains flexible.
Andy |
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11th Jan 2014 8:31pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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You said you did frame to bulkhead - I suppose you did all around the rubber screen seal itself? Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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11th Jan 2014 8:35pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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Windscreen fitter in Paderborn did when he replaced my cracked screen. An excellent job in fact
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11th Jan 2014 8:42pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Well, apart from double-checking (apologies to your fitter) there is no water on the sill above the bulkhead seal (just stuffing rolled up kitchen roll along there works) another common leak is around the door seals.
In order to test these things (done a few of my mates' defs too), I cover each "suspect" area (screen rubber, bulkhead seal, door surrounds) with duck tape or butyl tape (you need a lot for the doors) and then use a hose pipe to simulate the worst conditions. Never had a leak lower down (pedal box) yet though. Always worked so far and LR just fitted a new frame for me after I proved they (!) had a problem 
Matt p.s. did you ever get that fine? Tell someone you love them today because life is short. But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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11th Jan 2014 8:53pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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I did yes, €35!
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11th Jan 2014 9:19pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731
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Wow - that was lucky... or skilful, if you look at it that way
 Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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11th Jan 2014 10:40pm |
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| borderterrier Member Since: 09 Dec 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 1677
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For very small cracks has anyone had experience with Capt Tolley's stuff at all? Thinking about sealing trim on caravan as a preventative measure.
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12th Jan 2014 11:42am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707
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Yes have used it a few times and is good stuff on little gaps. Used it on boats, and the defender. Worked well on my td5 windscreen.
Andy |
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12th Jan 2014 12:21pm |
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