proper sealant/caulk product question

dieselsmoke · 04-22-2017, 08:14 AM

While getting my keystone hideout 298bhds ready for the season I noticed the plastic insert where the power cord stores was loose and needs some caulking. Also, while taking off the winter cover, it got hooked on the license plate and broke the mount. So I have the new parts and am ready to install them. My question is what sealant or caulk should I use around these new parts? Thanks

**chuckster57** · 04-22-2017, 08:21 AM

Butyl tape is the most common product used. Scrape off all the old and then put new on the part to be installed. Comes in 1/2" or 1" wide, I like the 1" for the parts your describing. You can use a plastic putty knife to trim the stuff that squishes out. You can also use a thin head of clear silicone to further seal out moisture after using the tape.

PARAPTOR · 04-22-2017, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckster57

Butyl tape is the most common product used. Scrape off all the old and then put new on the part to be installed. Comes in 1/2" or 1" wide, I like the 1" for the parts your describing. You can use a plastic putty knife to trim the stuff that squishes out. You can also use a thin head of clear silicone to further seal out moisture after using the tape.

What is the secret of getting this Butyl tape un rolled after roll has been lying around in plastic bag??

**chuckster57** · 04-22-2017, 09:17 AM

Put it in the sun for a few minutes.

66joej · 04-22-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PARAPTOR

What is the secret of getting this Butyl tape un rolled after roll has been lying around in plastic bag??

The tape I have is the type body shops use. It has a strip of paperlike material in between the rolled up butyl. Can't remember the name of the product as it's about 10 years old. I keep it sealed in a heavy duty baggy.