Geewizard wrote:
sonuvabug wrote:
I used the 3M tape product about 5 years ago ... it is used on European high speed trains. Worked incredibly well but preparation is the key. Highly recommend it.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Extreme-Sealing-Tape-4412N/?N=5002385+3293241577&rt=rud
Any pics of your application?
You know I never took any during or after the job (this was a DIY project). Our Glendale Classic had a one piece aluminum roof and after giving it a thorough cleaning, I removed as much of the previous patching/sealing goop as I could although you can just tape over the old stuff. I wanted it as flat as possible.
Just before using the tape, I also cleaned the roof surface with isopropyl alcohol to promote adhesion. I then taped the outside seams, joining seams (with the front, over cab nose) and around each roof protrusion (A/C unit, vents, antennas etc.) it went very well and was pretty easy to do. Took me a full day from start to finish including the prep work.
I sold that Class C the next year just before buying our current TC. By then it had went through all four Canadian seasons (including lots of rain, snow and ice) and it stood up very, very well. This stuff is commercial grade. I'd hate to be the guy who had to take it off.
The only recommendation I have is ... buy the 1mm thickness. I went with the thicker 2mm sealing tape and it wasn't necessary but this only became apparent once I started the job. My thinking at that time was thicker was better ... not necessary for this application.