Caulking a large gap?? (pictures)
I'm busy removing the old caulk from my '95 Palomino Bronco 1200. There IS some rot behind this front corner - at some point, the clamp was reinforced with a heavy 90-degree metal piece bolted to the...
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Q: what underlying structural/stress dynamics are causing that large "fold" and "wave" in the aluminum skin ?
Suggestion: try and make sure that the "spongy" soft rotting rood is absolutely thoroughly dry before covering it up; not doing so would guarantee your spongy wood turning to powder VERY rapidly, if just covering it up with caulking.
The problem with patching, is that water could not only be infltrating in the immediate obvious area(s), water could be getting in a foot or two + further along...
Good luck.
How long are you planning on keeping the pop-up?
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Suggestion: try and make sure that the "spongy" soft rotting rood is absolutely thoroughly dry before covering it up; not doing so would guarantee your spongy wood turning to powder VERY rapidly, if just covering it up with caulking.
The problem with patching, is that water could not only be infltrating in the immediate obvious area(s), water could be getting in a foot or two + further along...
Good luck.
How long are you planning on keeping the pop-up?
S-
