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I would clean with mineral spirits on a rag. My dealer said they use glass cleaner with ammonia, and I have used that with good success.

I would not use silicone, as it does not last, and is hard to remove.

I would use Proflex for RV. You can get it in clear, or white.

Jerry

My problem with not using silicone is, that is what the dealer used to seal the front cap. I braught my concerns to them, about the silicone use,:h and they said that is what they use on all repairs.

I know you are asking about silicone and I understand what the dealer told you...but you asked....so

Again, I strongly advise you against silicone. Use Proflex or Dicor Lap Sealant (either regular or self-leveling) depending on where the seam are.

Obviously the dealer did a poor job to start with, why trust what he says about using silicone?

Remove as much of the silicone as you can and use the correct stuff.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink.
Before repairing what the dealer has done, you are going to need to remove the silicone by scraping and then carefully using silicone remover. Then and only then can you seal things up correctly usind Dicor.
Personally before I did anything I would go to the dealers service department and see what they actually use. No reputable dealer would ever actually use silicone. But you never can tell.

Our dealer uses white silicone

Silicone will degrade quickly if left in the sun and weather. IT can't be overcoated, even with more silicone.
Best procedure for the OP would be to remove the silicone that is on the trailer with a silicone removal product (I like 3M), clean the surface with a solvent, and reseal the areas with a urethane or polymer based sealant.

downtheroad wrote:
I know you are asking about silicone and I understand what the dealer told you...but you asked....so

Again, I strongly advise you against silicone. Use Proflex or Dicor Lap Sealant (either regular or self-leveling) depending on where the seam are.

Obviously the dealer did a poor job to start with, why trust what he says about using silicone?

Remove as much of the silicone as you can and use the correct stuff.

X-2

Your dealer is a idiot or wants to make money off future rv repairs.

Just a quick question, could your dealer be "talking down" to you? Basically, they're saying "Silicone" when they are actually using Pro Flex or Dicor? Kinda like how people used to call all video game systems Nintendos or X-boxes. Or people (in the PNW anyways) calling most soft drinks a "Coke". That kinda thing? Maybe ask them the brand to clarify?

It's been my experience that with the exception of fish tanks, you should never use silicone for anything. Especially on an RV. If that's what your dealer uses for everything you might want to consider a different dealer.

Well the funny thing is I am sending the unit back to Jayco after the season. I have had nothing but trouble with the dealer doing the repairs that Jayco authorized. They assured me they were more than capable of doing the repair. I just want to make sure they don't try blaming me for neglect on maintenance. The sad thin is the dealer is one of those large nation wide companies.