Tips on sealing screws into outside paneling
I need to screw a few things into the outside of my travel trailer and was wondering about sealing or even if I needed to seal screws. 1) Tiny screws just to screw in some level gauges 2) Big scre...
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LarryJM wrote:I've seen that happen before. That's why I use stainless steel hardware, not just shiny chrome plated carbon steel screws. Boating supply and accessory outlets are a very good source of all kinds of stainless steel hardware. More expensive but worth the extra cost.
IMO that is the best and it's important to basically "entomb" the entire head of the screw or over time rust will work it's way around the head and down thru the screw threads causing a leak.
Larry
