looking for advise. We have found the sealant around the antenna is cracked. What Sealand is it. How to remove and replace with ?
Possum3 said
11:16 AM Aug 20, 2022
Old sealant can usually be scraped off with paint scraper, area needs to be thoroughly cleaned with spirits, Then you may replace the sealant with either Sika or Bostik products - go to their respective websites to obtain correct type. A truly lifetime waterproof seal that may be able to be applied is Butyl Tape available on line - this product is specifically designed for such application/s.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Saturday 20th of August 2022 11:17:20 AM
Gundog said
11:31 AM Aug 20, 2022
The best sealant release I have found is WD40, spray liberably over the area, let it penetrate for a few minutes and then scrap off with a scrapper.
As for reasealing the area use any roof and gutter silicone product and then cover it with aluminum flashing tape.
Never used it, haven't heard much about it, except on adds, but here goes.
You can get a spray liquid rubber sealant from places now. Anyone out there used it and can comment? From adds it looks like it does a good job, but that's an add. Think it comes in white and maybe clear.
deverall11 said
04:51 PM Aug 20, 2022
maids wrote:
looking for advise. We have found the sealant around the antenna is cracked. What Sealand is it. How to remove and replace with ?
Most caravan repair places will be happy to advise on method and product.
Gus1949 said
03:05 PM Aug 23, 2022
Sika sealant from Bunnings. Read label for correct one to use. Clean area with spirits.
Aus-Kiwi said
07:10 PM Aug 23, 2022
Prefer NOT to use silicone. Sika is a rubber type . Much better
tarnell said
12:35 PM Sep 1, 2022
We encountered a leak on our pop top, due to all the heavy rain in Queensland a few months ago. Our friend cleaned up the old sealant and the sprayed it twice with that awesome stuff called Flex Seal (clear) from Big W. Did a fantastic job and walllah.... no more leaks.
DMaxer said
01:46 PM Sep 1, 2022
Walllah? Pardon your French!
Dick0 said
09:06 AM Sep 2, 2022
DMaxer wrote:
Walllah? Pardon your French!
Aussie French.
Aus-Kiwi said
08:17 PM Sep 2, 2022
Wouldnt it be better to put be leeks in the fridge ?
Old sealant can usually be scraped off with paint scraper, area needs to be thoroughly cleaned with spirits, Then you may replace the sealant with either Sika or Bostik products - go to their respective websites to obtain correct type.
A truly lifetime waterproof seal that may be able to be applied is Butyl Tape available on line - this product is specifically designed for such application/s.
-- Edited by Possum3 on Saturday 20th of August 2022 11:17:20 AM
The best sealant release I have found is WD40, spray liberably over the area, let it penetrate for a few minutes and then scrap off with a scrapper.
As for reasealing the area use any roof and gutter silicone product and then cover it with aluminum flashing tape.
This is a great product from the big green shed.
https://www.bunnings.com.au/consolidated-alloys-50mm-x-3m-weatherproof-byute-flash-flashing-tape_p1100467
You can get a spray liquid rubber sealant from places now. Anyone out there used it and can comment? From adds it looks like it does a good job, but that's an add. Think it comes in white and maybe clear.
Most caravan repair places will be happy to advise on method and product.
We encountered a leak on our pop top, due to all the heavy rain in Queensland a few months ago. Our friend cleaned up the old sealant and the sprayed it twice with that awesome stuff called Flex Seal (clear) from Big W. Did a fantastic job and walllah.... no more leaks.
Aussie French.