Water Intrusion repair question

[Explorer1016]

My upper right rear corner has sprung a leak. We caught it before any significant damage occurred. I have a beautiful, 4 color, full body paint job and I do not want to scratch, damage or dull this very expensive paint. My question is this;

I need to remove the outer corner edging that runs from the bottom of the coach to the top roof line then clean the old sealant and apply new sealant and reinstall the outer corner trimmer. What product should I use to remove the old sealant and thoroughly clean the outer surface before applying the new sealant and trim piece?

Thank you

[bsinmich]

Water will travel inside a roof or wall on an RV. Are you sure the leak is in that spot? I once had a leak that dripped on my head in the driver's seat on turns. The water leak was actually at the rear on the place where sidewall and roof met and hidden under trim & caulk.

[dlt123me]

Explorer1016 wrote:
OK. I have the wheel ordered from Amazon.

Next question. The adhesive of the vinyl wall paper on the interior wall board has released causing the paper to wrinkle. The moisture wicked through to the interior and the luaun wall board started absorbing the water similar to a sponge. In my effort to get that interior corner dry, I pulled that section of wall paper off.This is a very heavy vinyl wall covering and I will need to replace it once I have the exterior corner sealed up. Where can I find this vinyl wall paper covering. I realize I may not be able to match it exactly but it is a neutral color without a lot of creative design in it so if I can find a similar match I hope to blend it at the inside corner and an area close to the wall opening at the slide.

I found a company that sells the interior vinyl wall board but the adhesion of the board to the insulation and framing itself is intact. the wood was only wet and not rotted so my best and easiest choice was to leave the wood alone and just remove the vinyl covering. That wall board was in the neighborhood of $165/sheet (4'x9' sheet)plus shipping. Pretty expensive, plus replacing the wood will make this a lot more difficult.

You guys have been very helpful. Again.......Thank you

Dennis

Good question. I have the same problem in my Motorhome. Looking for a cheaper solution as well..

[Explorer1016]

OK. I have the wheel ordered from Amazon.

Next question. The adhesive of the vinyl wall paper on the interior wall board has released causing the paper to wrinkle. The moisture wicked through to the interior and the luaun wall board started absorbing the water similar to a sponge. In my effort to get that interior corner dry, I pulled that section of wall paper off.This is a very heavy vinyl wall covering and I will need to replace it once I have the exterior corner sealed up. Where can I find this vinyl wall paper covering. I realize I may not be able to match it exactly but it is a neutral color without a lot of creative design in it so if I can find a similar match I hope to blend it at the inside corner and an area close to the wall opening at the slide.

I found a company that sells the interior vinyl wall board but the adhesion of the board to the insulation and framing itself is intact. the wood was only wet and not rotted so my best and easiest choice was to leave the wood alone and just remove the vinyl covering. That wall board was in the neighborhood of $165/sheet (4'x9' sheet)plus shipping. Pretty expensive, plus replacing the wood will make this a lot more difficult.

You guys have been very helpful. Again.......Thank you

Dennis

[HTElectrical]

Here you go.


Decal Eraser Wheel

[j-d]

I've heard of the Pinstripe Eraser called a "Vanilla Wheel." I didn't have any luck with that term in a search engine. There's a brand of custom auto wheels and that flavor of Vanilla got all the hits.
But I remember hearing that NAPA had the Vanilla Eraser.

[rockhillmanor]

Explorer1016 wrote:

rockhillmanor wrote:
They sell that edging by the roll. I would buy a new roll of it instead of cleaning the old. That shrinks and you will have a hard time replacing it after you take it off.

I have had to replace it because it shrunk and pulled out of the bottom edge where it starts.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a new roll of it. You can't buy just what you need you have to buy the whole roll but it will come in handy later if you decide to keep the coach a long time.

Any RV service department carries it in stock.

My corners are metal trim pieces, not the plastic inserts. All of my stuff is body color paint as well which makes this a challenging task. If I make a mistake it could cost anywhere from $700 or more to repaint. That is why I am so appreciative of these responses.Dennis

Ok, well best of luck on the repair, good you caught it early.

[Explorer1016]

DaHose wrote:
There is something called a "pinstripe eraser". It is literally a big rubber wheel you can put on the end of a drill and it rubs off pinstripes. You must be careful not to burn the paint, but I see lots of feedback that careful use gives good results. I wouldn't be surprised if a pinstripe eraser would work well to rub off the old sealant and preserve your paint.

Jose

Jose,
I will check into this. Thanks

Dennis

[Explorer1016]

Matt_Colie wrote:
If none of those are successful, look up De-Bond. It is a marine product and not cheap, but it will make most sealants let go.

Matt

Thanks Matt

[Explorer1016]

rockhillmanor wrote:
They sell that edging by the roll. I would buy a new roll of it instead of cleaning the old. That shrinks and you will have a hard time replacing it after you take it off.

I have had to replace it because it shrunk and pulled out of the bottom edge where it starts.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a new roll of it. You can't buy just what you need you have to buy the whole roll but it will come in handy later if you decide to keep the coach a long time.

Any RV service department carries it in stock.

My corners are metal trim pieces, not the plastic inserts. All of my stuff is body color paint as well which makes this a challenging task. If I make a mistake it could cost anywhere from $700 or more to repaint. That is why I am so appreciative of these responses.

Dennis

[rockhillmanor]

They sell that edging by the roll. I would buy a new roll of it instead of cleaning the old. That shrinks and you will have a hard time replacing it after you take it off.

I have had to replace it because it shrunk and pulled out of the bottom edge where it starts.

Do yourself a favor and pick up a new roll of it. You can't buy just what you need you have to buy the whole roll but it will come in handy later if you decide to keep the coach a long time.

Any RV service department carries it in stock.

[Matt_Colie]

If none of those are successful, look up De-Bond. It is a marine product and not cheap, but it will make most sealants let go.

Matt

[Explorer1016]

Some good info. thanks guys

[DaHose]

There is something called a "pinstripe eraser". It is literally a big rubber wheel you can put on the end of a drill and it rubs off pinstripes. You must be careful not to burn the paint, but I see lots of feedback that careful use gives good results. I wouldn't be surprised if a pinstripe eraser would work well to rub off the old sealant and preserve your paint.

Jose

[Road_Runners]

hmmm... never had mineral spirits eat cured paint on any of my vehicles.