Front windshield leaking

I used clear packing tape over several windows that sprung leaks, because it doesn't look bad in a RV park where they are sticklers for looks. Even drove with it on there. It would last in heat, sun, and rain for weeks at a time. It did leave a residue if I left it up there too long though. Easy to remove with those 'goo gone' products.

A couple of the posts above might tempt you to caulk it with something and call it done. I wouldn't. I would tape it to get it to the glass shop where it will be pulled and reset properly, using the correct adhesive as well as the correct amount of adhesive. If you are, in fact, headed to the glass shop, the glass guy will not be amused by whatever caulk you have applied and you will probably pay for the additional work to remove. Worse than that, a caulk you may use may cause a residual problem that interacts negatively with the proper caulk, thereby causing further problems.

Now, granted, my assertion above that the glass guy will "reset properly" is, maybe, a reach as many get it wrong. I've had glass guys tell me, on my coach, that the windshield is supposed to float in the gasket and another will say that the windshield is a structural component and is supposed to be entirely sealed in place. The last guy at Duncan Systems (Elkhart, IN) was the "entirely sealed" guy and, so far, absolutely no problems. Anyway... the point is... go to a company that does ALOT of RV windshields, not just the glass guy down the street.

I highly recommend Duncan. He does this all day, every day. They have quite the setup with the platform that raises and lowers and goes all across the front of the RV and around the corners.

Use this and it will never leak for 25 years. This stuff is tough, sticky and will get all over you too but works wonders, stays flexible. Use masking tape and apply, smooth out with your finger, use rubber gloves.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/cs/fueltanksealants/prosealant.php

Duck tape might hold well, but does not like water and leaves lot of mess.
Don't use silicone. Use polyurethane caulk that you will find under roofing supplies.

Thanks for the responses could I use silicone caulking if Ineed it to be on longer instead of tape

The blue painter's tape will also work well. Make you sure have a good clean surface.

If left on too long, it will also be hard to remove.

MM.

blangen wrote:
Knowing I was headed straight to the shop and it was meant to be only short term, I ran several pieces of duct tape over the questionable top and down the side. That's what the glass guy said to get it there. Keep in mind... it will be a dog to get off if left for too long. Mine came right off the next day. Grabbed one corner and pulled off all at one time and left no residue.

+1 If duct tape is good enough for the space shuttle, it should work on your window for a day or two.

Knowing I was headed straight to the shop and it was meant to be only short term, I ran several pieces of duct tape over the questionable top and down the side. That's what the glass guy said to get it there. Keep in mind... it will be a dog to get off if left for too long. Mine came right off the next day. Grabbed one corner and pulled off all at one time and left no residue.