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kahoona
Jul 28, 2013Explorer II
Hi
I got the silicone off completely. The glass is coated with the film (and a couple of cat hairs). Now here is the question... How can I glue the panes back in so they stay under the terrible conditions of RV travel? They were glued in by some sort of Silicone looking goo that was turning to liquid but was probably holding one due to suction at this point. The side sections just go onto a flat edge with a small lip (no problem with the jalousy ones). I am nervous just putting on a bead of RTV and pressing them down! I bet that proper surface prep and cleaning with Alcohol will help. Are we talking 3M 100% silicone tub and tile glue/caulk here??? If you would please let me know if the pictures are about the right size too.
Pic of windows

DSC02813 by eightyard8, on Flickr

DSC02816 by eightyard8, on Flickr

DSC02817 by eightyard8, on Flickr

DSC02810 by eightyard8, on Flickr
Pic of cat whos fur is now part of the window tint system.

DSC02640 by eightyard8, on Flickr
I got the silicone off completely. The glass is coated with the film (and a couple of cat hairs). Now here is the question... How can I glue the panes back in so they stay under the terrible conditions of RV travel? They were glued in by some sort of Silicone looking goo that was turning to liquid but was probably holding one due to suction at this point. The side sections just go onto a flat edge with a small lip (no problem with the jalousy ones). I am nervous just putting on a bead of RTV and pressing them down! I bet that proper surface prep and cleaning with Alcohol will help. Are we talking 3M 100% silicone tub and tile glue/caulk here??? If you would please let me know if the pictures are about the right size too.
Pic of windows

DSC02813 by eightyard8, on Flickr

DSC02816 by eightyard8, on Flickr

DSC02817 by eightyard8, on Flickr

DSC02810 by eightyard8, on Flickr
Pic of cat whos fur is now part of the window tint system.

DSC02640 by eightyard8, on Flickr
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