Caulking Removal...
I've slowly been removing and recaulking the camper one section at a time (right side, then left side). Sometimes a bit slow going yet making steady progress with removal by using mineral spirits and ...
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westend wrote:marc515 wrote:
How does the 3M- 4000UV compare and hold VS Proflex and Dicor?
Thank you
Here are the datasheets: 3M 4000 UV
Geocel Proflex RV
MSDS Dicor lap sealant shows trade name to be Silaprene DC12345. Royal Adhesives RV Silaprene may be close in composition but who knows. Dicor doesn't list a technical data sheet.
MO is that any of these three would have excellent adhesion and offer strength/elongation for an RV. I do notice that folks using Dicor, especially the self-leveling, are renewing it every so often because it tends to crack.
If you look especially at the detailed specs for the 3M product and the apparant testing it has gone thru, I think that tells you a lot about which is the better adhesive/sealant along with marine applications being some of the most demanding. IMO this is a clear "head and shoulders" lead by 3M.
Larry
