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Old 09-11-2019, 06:28 PM   #1
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Front cap trim

What is the technical name of the broken trim in the pic? I need to replace it.

It appears the Dicor pushed the trim forward and caused it to split.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 09-11-2019, 06:33 PM   #2
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It’s called screw cover, or vinyl insert. It comes in different widths so you might want to measure.
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Old 09-11-2019, 06:53 PM   #3
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It’s called screw cover, or vinyl insert. It comes in different widths so you might want to measure.
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Old 09-11-2019, 06:59 PM   #4
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When you buy a roll of the stuff, keep in mind that it has some different widths and the part that goes into the channel will be the same. I had to buy some to fix a minor issue I had with one of those cement posts at a service station. I found the stuff to be a chore to put in so maybe ask around as I am sure someone has some tips.
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If it’s warmed up it’s easier to work with. Best way is to put one side in and then use a plastic edged tool to “guide” the other side in.
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Old 09-11-2019, 07:25 PM   #6
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If it’s warmed up it’s easier to work with. Best way is to put one side in and then use a plastic edged tool to “guide” the other side in.
I figure careful use of a heat gun will make it easier.

I think I caused this by shooting Dicor under the end of the cover. It was lapped over the end and the Dicor had a pit in it. I punched through the pit and shot Dicor under it. When Dicor expanded with heat it pushed the trim down. Sound feasible?
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Old 09-11-2019, 07:37 PM   #7
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Yeah. You can use a small screw on the end of the insert and then cover with Dicor. We don’t use a heat gun, letting it sit in the sun for 15 minutes does the trick.
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Old 09-12-2019, 07:37 AM   #8
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Using a heat gun close to DICOR that's sealing the margins of the aluminum molding isn't a good idea. While you may "think" that you're controlling the heat and keeping it on the vinyl insert strip, you may be causing some heat damage to the DICOR. Not visible until after it's leaked and the damage is done, is not the best way to find out that you "made an OOPS"....

Letting the vinyl trim roll sit in the sun for 15 or 20 minutes is all that's needed. Good, strong fingernails or a plastic putty knife are your friend, not a heat gun..... YMMV
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My vinyl just ripped off traveling to our next destination. I’m curious how long I can last without replacing the insert, any thoughts or suggestions?
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My vinyl just ripped off traveling to our next destination. I’m curious how long I can last without replacing the insert, any thoughts or suggestions?
As long as it doesn’t rain. Insert molding is decorative but also keeps water out.
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Gulp! Just got to our destination in west Texas and it calls for rain tonight. I think I’ll try and gorilla tape for the night since I don’t have much else.

I’ll check the forecast for the next few days.
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Old 05-26-2021, 06:57 PM   #12
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I wouldn’t use gorilla tape, you’ll play heck trying to get the adhesive residue off.

Electrical tape or maybe even painters tape. But use what you have.
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Old 05-26-2021, 07:01 PM   #13
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Gulp! Just got to our destination in west Texas and it calls for rain tonight. I think I’ll try and gorilla tape for the night since I don’t have much else.

I’ll check the forecast for the next few days.

Where are you in W TX? Rain forecasts are spotty at best, and when they say there won't be any...it will flood. We usually get "mud" showers.

I would not recommend Gorilla tape, duct tape etc. The adhesive is a bear.
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Yeah the gorilla tape I’m thinking is the clear tape that I think is less adhesive as the grey duck tape like. A rv dealer suggested the clear tape for minor temp outside seal jobs.

We are in fort Stockton for a few nights before heading toward Big Ben. But I’m from Oregon so we are t sure about this weather and storms.
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@sourdough your description of the weather sounds like Oregon although you can say rain and it’s a good chance.
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Yeah the gorilla tape I’m thinking is the clear tape that I think is less adhesive as the grey duck tape like. A rv dealer suggested the clear tape for minor temp outside seal jobs.

We are in fort Stockton for a few nights before heading toward Big Ben. But I’m from Oregon so we are t sure about this weather and storms.
Well you are in what I consider "pretty" country (be sure and visit the roadrunner) but most consider desolate....and it will get more so as you head toward Big Bend. If you have some ProFlex or Dicor just take some on your finger and cover the edges of the screws (make sure they are tight) to make them watertight. Don't cover them with a blob, just seal them so you can still screw/unscrew them. That should get you through until you can get a replacement trim piece.
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