Dicor roof sealant is messy
Well today I got up on the roof to make sure all was well before we take our next trip. Not too shabby. Needs to be cleaned but could be worse. I did notice a little bit of the old sealant at t...
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SoundGuy wrote:SoundGuy wrote:
My greater issue is trying to do a neat job with the Proflex non sag on the sidewalls ...Mortimer Brewster wrote:
When working with Dicor on the sidewalls keep a bowl of soapy water nearby. After laying down a thin bead just dip your finger in the water and smooth out the bead. No sticking!
I'd never use Dicor self leveling caulk on any vertical surfaces and AFAIK Dicor isn't offered in clear, ergo the reason I instead use clear ProFlex non-sag caulk on any vertical joints, just as did Coachmen which manufactured my trailer. Unfortunately Proflex is not only really sticky like Dicor but the non sag formula is quite stiff and begins to set up quite quickly so I've never found that dipping my finger in a bowl of soapy water to help much. :(
A wet finger will keep the caulk from sticking to your skin. I've found it better to use a tool to smooth joints. The tool is easier to clean and less of a mess than having caulk on my hands.
If your Proflex is very stiff coming out of the tube, heat the tubes before using. One of the advantages of these polymer sealants is that they can be applied in cold weather. I discovered the heating of the tubes in exactly that situation. Also, the Geocel tripolymer sealants need about a week to fully cure. They will remain soft to touch for a few days, depending on ambient temps and humidity.
