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kellxr7
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Jun 23, 2013

Exterior damage, need advice :(

:SWell I turned a little too sharp too soon pulling out of my spot in the backyard on Friday heading out to the lake, didn't see what I had done til I got there, put a damper on the evening because I am a little OCD about taking really good care of my belongings, but like the wife said, could have been worse, other people have worse problems and it can be fixed...
anyway I caught the 'trim' that joins the corners together & ripped it out.
I am a pretty handy guy & If I can repair it myself I would prefer to, but if not I'll take to the professionals.





I just want to see if I am on the right track as to how this might be repaired.. I am assuming the the caulking covering the screws has to come off, followed by removing the trim insert, removing all the attaching screws & caulking, then removing this whole piece top to bottom, then either straighten out, or replace & recaulk and put trim insert back in.. if anyone has any suggestions I would appreciate any help, first battle scar the trailer, gotta slow down and watch them mirrors. :(

7 Replies

  • Makes sense, the old holes will be filled with new butyl anyway I guess, getting the old stuff off, it it basically plastic scraper, heat gun and patience?
  • No need for washers. Just put the screw in next to the old hole. They are probably drill point screws and you just shoot it in with a power drill.

    B.O.
  • After reading my own thread and its title, I probably came off like the unit was ripped in half or something haha, I know its pretty minor, I just like keeping my stuff looking as new as possible for as long as possible, I will pull that piece off, but I might have to throw some washers or something in behind the screws too as the trim pulled through the heads on some of them
  • Ranger Smith wrote:
    I would pull that part way off. Bend it back into original shape. Get some new butyl tape and stick it back on. Looks relatively minor.


    That is what I would do too!
  • I would pull that part way off. Bend it back into original shape. Get some new butyl tape and stick it back on. Looks relatively minor.
  • Is there butyl tape under the trim piece? If so, you'll need a roll of it for the repairs.