Sealant to use on painted metal van body
I have an older camper van E-150 and want to reseal some of the metal vents and covers on the side of the van. The vents and covers are screwed down to the body using what appear to be sheet metal ty...
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I found two brands of grey butyl tape that's 1/8" x 3/4" x 30' roll.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/111648111133 Schnee-Moorehead 52272431
Appears may be the same as http://tacky-tape.com/products/butyl-sealants/sm5227/
and https://www.ebay.com/itm/253043583551 https://www.ebay.com/itm/253043583551 DEHCO COLORIMETRICS 5800G
both are around ~$10.00 for a 30' roll.
This seller has multiple colors, widths, lengths and thicknesses.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEHCO-COLORIMETRICS-BUTYL-TAPE-PUTTY-TAPE-BLACK-GRAY-WHITE-MANY-SIZES/231095305882?hash=item35ce5a869a:m:mGXXl9FXv0ZLny2h1-BLZkw
I'm uncertain how wide the areas are around the vents, windows and roof are. I thought 3/4" should be ok but am thinking perhaps should get 1 inch width for around the roof seam where it connects to the van's body?
The van approx. 17' in length however the roof is shorter but should only require 30 feet for the roof seam? I'm uncertain if the roof seam needs to be done or not.
So perhaps I should purchase two 1/8 x 1 inch x 30 foot rolls to do the entire van?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/111648111133 Schnee-Moorehead 52272431
Appears may be the same as http://tacky-tape.com/products/butyl-sealants/sm5227/
and https://www.ebay.com/itm/253043583551 https://www.ebay.com/itm/253043583551 DEHCO COLORIMETRICS 5800G
both are around ~$10.00 for a 30' roll.
This seller has multiple colors, widths, lengths and thicknesses.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEHCO-COLORIMETRICS-BUTYL-TAPE-PUTTY-TAPE-BLACK-GRAY-WHITE-MANY-SIZES/231095305882?hash=item35ce5a869a:m:mGXXl9FXv0ZLny2h1-BLZkw
I'm uncertain how wide the areas are around the vents, windows and roof are. I thought 3/4" should be ok but am thinking perhaps should get 1 inch width for around the roof seam where it connects to the van's body?
The van approx. 17' in length however the roof is shorter but should only require 30 feet for the roof seam? I'm uncertain if the roof seam needs to be done or not.
So perhaps I should purchase two 1/8 x 1 inch x 30 foot rolls to do the entire van?
