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Flex Seal, Flex Tape and Flex Glue...

ramyankee
Explorer
Explorer
Just curious as to their applications for rv's?
Would they be safe and maybe one of those items that could be added to the "must haves"? And do they work as well as advertised?
Thanks
Rick and Patti ๐Ÿ™‚
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dcmac214
Explorer
Explorer
I love the way that aluminum boat sprays sparks when the adman cuts it in half!

Grit_dog
Navigator
Navigator
westend wrote:
There product information pages state it is water soluble. I would assume that is in the application stage and after it has cured. I'd bet that boat with the bottom screen is only used for a few video shots and is then scrapped.


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dpgllg
Explorer
Explorer
For tape applications Eternabond only

For horizontal level applications Dicor self leveling sealant only

I do not ever want to have to think if the product installed is going to work or not or even worse discovering it did not work!

These two products are proven to do the job

Dave
2013 2500HD Chevy LTZ 6.6 Diesel Ext Cab Long Bed
2017 Grand Design Reflection 27RL 5th Wheel
Dear Wife, plus two Cocker Spaniels and a Standard Poodle

BurbMan
Explorer II
Explorer II
The ugly duckling wrote:
Eternabond tape only! Proven performance a durability.


On the roof, yes.

I have used Flex Seal spray and also the Rustoluem Leak Seal spray on the bottom of the camper in some places. I just repaired another section of rotten floor, this time due to a leaky slide seal. It's common for the RV mfrs to wrap exposed framing in Darco, which is a waterproof woven fiberglas fabric, kind of like tarp material. The problem is if water gets behind the Darco, it gets trapped and rots the wood even faster.

I've found that spraying the exposed wood with a rubber coating is better because water can't get behind it like a covering and rot the wood out.

Here is a piece of wood under the slide corner:

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Explorer III
I have used fles seal spray for two jobs
One was insulating some wires. Did right good
one was fixing a damaged windshield washer bottle on my car. Again did good

Not much I'd use it for where the sun shines (does not like UV light)
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
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westend
Explorer
Explorer
There product information pages state it is water soluble. I would assume that is in the application stage and after it has cured. I'd bet that boat with the bottom screen is only used for a few video shots and is then scrapped.
'03 F-250 4x4 CC
'71 Starcraft Wanderstar -- The Cowboy/Hilton

NanciL
Explorer II
Explorer II
I wasted my money on flex seal trying to seal a leak between two seams.
The very next rain storm the seam leaked as bad as before I used it.

Jack L
Jack & Nanci

mat60
Explorer
Explorer
No unless you don't care if it works or not. I keep waiting for that guys boat to sink. LOL
2018 Heartland Trailrunner 24 SLE... 1999 old style Chevy 2500 with 34k

2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
no. Like a lot of TV products, it's a good idea, but poorly made.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman

jerryjay11
Explorer
Explorer
I've used flex seal and flex tape om my last camper and now on our new camper. If the area it is used on is cleaned properly it holds real well. Never had any problem with it.

aguablanco
Explorer
Explorer
With so many excellent products that are RV specific, not to mention tried and true, I see no reason to experiment with non-RV products. Better to do the job correctly one time, and be happy.
RichH
2017 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
8 Speed Transmission
2010 Dutchmen 24 FB-SL
Curt 10,000# WDH
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The_ugly_duckli
Explorer
Explorer
Eternabond tape only! Proven performance a durability.

ThomBoles
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Explorer
I have a roll of tape that my kid got me as a gag gift. Iโ€™ve used it and it works. My keyboard foot broke off and I used little strips to make a new 3/4 inch tall foot. Not sure Iโ€™d use it on the bottom of a screen door boat like that fool on TV. It seems similar to Eternabond tape, but I carry that too and would pick it over the flex-seal tape most every time.
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Thom and Diane Boles
2010 Winnebago Vista 32K

fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
I actually tried the Flex Seal on a leaky seam on a home gutter. Did not work worth a hoot. I tried several layers and it never did stop the leak. More good marketing than good product. I figured the "As seen on TV" product was going to be a disappointment, and I wasn't surprised.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"