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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-08-10 11:05 PM (#153929)
Subject: Time to reseal the roof..... Question.


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Noticed I have been getting some water in the horse area after a big rain. Climbed the ladder today and took a peek. The caulking needs to be redone. I completed some of it today. What's the quickest way to get the caulking off from around the main roof seem? Do I need to pull the 1/2 in pinch rail off and caulk under it for a good seal or can I just clean around it and re-caulk? I have an Exiss Event by the way. Trailer is an 06'.

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2013-08-11 9:15 AM (#153933 - in reply to #153929)
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A bronze wire wheel installed on an electric drill will shred the caulking. However, it will also eventually damage the thin aluminum, so you must be especially careful in your efforts, and constantly closely inspect your progress. A rigid steel brush will almost always end up damaging the soft aluminum and cause corrosion. All of the original caulking should be removed before a replacement coating is applied. Mechanical scrapers can be used, but any edges should be rounded to avoid an aluminum puncture. A knife should never be used, sharp edge against the metal. Any cuts or scrapes will eventually result in a failure of the metal.

If the gaps are wide enough for twp or more strands of caulking, you might consider Elastomeric products as a substitute. They are easy to install and can bridge larger gaps than caulking.

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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-08-11 12:25 PM (#153942 - in reply to #153929)
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Thanks, what I have used so far is my fingernails....LOL Most of it has came right off in one piece that was coated around the sheet metal screws. I then used Purple power, paper towel, and my fingernail to scrap off the rest. I am going to need to do it in steps. My knees can only take so much from being on a ladder. I am paying for my efferts yesterday, today...
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-08-11 12:27 PM (#153943 - in reply to #153929)
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Sounds like a plastic scrapper will be my best option. Time consuming but worth the effort by being cautious.
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Bhill
Reg. May 2013
Posted 2013-08-11 10:28 PM (#153951 - in reply to #153929)
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Cant you simply clean the area that you want to seal apply Eterna bond tape and be done with it??
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-08-12 9:27 PM (#153974 - in reply to #153929)
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Getting a good rain tonight. Wondering if I found the leak the first time. If not, I will doing the pinch rails tomorrow...
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-09-04 3:15 PM (#154543 - in reply to #153929)
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Started in the horse area today. I had a bad day yesterday, couldn't walk for a bit. Had some cartilage get stuck in my knee joint. Feeling better today. The question is does this silkaflex stay that plyable? My nylon brushed wheel is just spreading it around once I get past the dried out stuff. Any kind of solvent I can use to wipe off the residue?

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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2013-09-04 5:27 PM (#154546 - in reply to #153929)
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Acetone works well. Use gloves for protection
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Reg. Dec 1899
Posted 2013-09-04 7:55 PM (#154550 - in reply to #153929)
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SPOOLER, I'll be glad to fix it for you!  THX  DON
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-09-04 9:47 PM (#154553 - in reply to #154546)
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Good deal, thanks Gard. I cleaned about a 6' section today and wouldn't ya know, it started raining....LOL I am practicing in the horse area though. I had no leaks during the rain. Go figure. Started to make some good headway.
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-09-04 9:50 PM (#154554 - in reply to #154550)
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Originally written by Dixie Horse & Mule on 2013-09-04 11:55 PM

SPOOLER, I'll be glad to fix it for you!  THX  DON

 

Thanks Don, I may take you up on it. Let's see how I do.

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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-09-07 10:28 PM (#154616 - in reply to #153929)
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Things are going well. I am finishing up the horse area. It is taking me a little while cause the ladder is killing me. I have found that using a 1' puddy knife makes it a snap to peal off.

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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-10-24 12:30 AM (#155502 - in reply to #153929)
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Got it all finished up with new Silkaflex. It's not that bad of a job, it's just time consuming.
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Spooler
Reg. Aug 2006
Posted 2013-10-24 12:35 AM (#155503 - in reply to #153929)
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The skylight over the shower and the smoked vent lid in the bathroom are looking weathered. Going to replace them next before trouble sets in...LOL
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