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07-25-2016, 06:45 AM
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Yet another Lap Sealant question...
I've read through a ton of the posts on this forum to try and answer this question but I didn't see exactly what I'm looking for...
In 2 weeks I'll be picking up a 2016 Alpine 3601 with FULL BODY paint. When I was doing a pre-inspection of the roof I noticed the paint overlaps some of the dicor sealant on the front and rear caps. So my question is, in the future when I need to apply additional sealant to the joints, how do I properly apply the sealant to the painted areas? Will I need to scuff up the painted areas for the sealant to adhere to it? Will it adhere to the paint? Will I need to remove all of the paint? Just not sure so I thought I would ask now so I'll be prepared for the future. Thanks
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07-25-2016, 10:28 AM
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The sealant will stick to everything, no worries.
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07-25-2016, 11:03 AM
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Perfect! Thanks bobecky!
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07-25-2016, 12:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbecky
The sealant will stick to everything, no worries.
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Sure does, even stuff you don't want it to stick to LOL. Every try getting it out of clothing?
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Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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07-25-2016, 12:48 PM
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Thanks chuckster57
So, if I'm hearing you both correctly, when the time comes, simply clean the painted surface as well as the exposed lap sealant surface and re-apply sealant as necessary? Directly over both surfaces?
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07-25-2016, 02:59 PM
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Ohhhh! That is a beautiful wagon my friend....enjoy!!!
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07-25-2016, 04:15 PM
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Thanks Alpine! The anticipation is killing me
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07-25-2016, 05:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by shov
Thanks chuckster57
So, if I'm hearing you both correctly, when the time comes, simply clean the painted surface as well as the exposed lap sealant surface and re-apply sealant as necessary? Directly over both surfaces?
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That's it! If you don't want to wash the whole roof, we use a rag and Fantastik cleaner.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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07-26-2016, 04:07 AM
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I grew tired of trying to locate all of the areas that needed re-caulked. Bought a roll of 4" Eternabond. Taped the front and rear, and haven't worried since.
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07-26-2016, 05:09 AM
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The eternabond tape might the best right from the beginning, kinda makes sense...
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07-26-2016, 05:43 AM
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Eternabond tape requires sealing the edges to prevent peeling, so you end up touching up the Dicor anyway.
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2012 Copper Canyon 273FWRET being towed by a 1994 Ford F350 CC,LB,Dually diesel.
Airlift 5000 bags, Prodigy brake control, 5 gauges on the pillar.Used to tow a '97 Jayco 323RKS.
Now an RVIA registered tech. Retired from Law enforcement in 2008 after 25+ yrs.
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