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tbred
Explorer II
Jul 09, 2014

Oozing putty tape?

Not sure where to post this so thought I'd start here. A good friend just brought his year old toy hauler to wash it.

We noticed putty oozing from around ALL the windows, I would imagine this is not butyl tape and not normal? I am thinking all the windows are compromised? Posting here for him and wondering what his next course of action should be. This is a Forest River product and has had a multitude of issues now to include delamination on the ramp/door.

Thanks for any advice I can pass along to him.
  • beemerphile1's avatar
    beemerphile1
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    Putty oozing isn't unusual at all. Use a plastic putty knife to remove the excess.
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    beemerphile1 wrote:
    Putty oozing isn't unusual at all. Use a plastic putty knife to remove the excess.


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  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    Jul 09, 2014
    It's normal and happens over time. I've used a razor knife to "cut" the excess away from the window frame using the frame as a guide. Then simply wipe it off.
  • Racefan1's avatar
    Racefan1
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    A plastic disposable putty knife works great and does not mark the wall.
  • tbred's avatar
    tbred
    Explorer II
    Jul 09, 2014
    Thanks for the quick replies, He's so relieved it isn't another issue!!!
  • rvten's avatar
    rvten
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    An old credit card works well also for scraping the putty.
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    Messed way my front window last winter. Now that it is getting warm some putty tape is beginning to ooze out. I'm waiting till end of summer before I scrape of excess and give screws a little tightening.

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