โJan-30-2016 07:44 PM
โFeb-01-2016 07:13 PM
Almot wrote:It was Geocel 2300 that I used. I never tried the Profiles but probably similar.Gjac wrote:
Over the years I have tried a number of caulking compounds. I started with Geocell but im not sure of the compound type. A roofer told me to use it. It lasts the longest with less mold.
Must be Geocel ProFlex RV. This is what the OP is trying to avoid, as it's difficult to remove, and when I think of it - doesn't appear to be valid excuse.
I tried it too. It is similar to renowned Dicor, only skins a bit faster - for this reason I would prefer it to Dicor on vertical surfaces. It doesn't shrink (Dicor shrinks A LOT), and doesn't bubble. Same as Dicor, it becomes harder after a few years and is difficult to remove.
โFeb-01-2016 06:49 PM
โFeb-01-2016 05:25 PM
Has anyone tried a common latex caulk to fill in these small cracks? If so, what are results?
โFeb-01-2016 04:02 PM
dryfly wrote:
I have previously used Geocel ProFlex caulk for the outside of my fifth wheel. I found it was very difficult to remove the old caulk when it came time to re-apply. I also found that the caulk itself is not the easiest to work with as it is oil based and is quite messy to apply, particularly when you are just trying to apply a small bead. It just dries too quickly!
Since my trailer sets outside it seems like in about 2 years after applying new ProFlex it starts to get very hard and the flexing of the trailer, as it travels down the road, causes very small cracks in the caulk bead.
Has anyone tried a common latex caulk to fill in these small cracks? If so, what are results?
โFeb-01-2016 03:52 PM
Gjac wrote:
Over the years I have tried a number of caulking compounds. I started with Geocell but im not sure of the compound type. A roofer told me to use it. It lasts the longest with less mold.
โFeb-01-2016 10:00 AM
โJan-31-2016 11:22 PM
โJan-31-2016 04:51 PM
Cloud Dancer wrote:
Unless you've had experience with it, you will never realize how good the 3M 4000 and 5000 series adhesive/sealants really are. Sure, they are expensive (and I'm a cheapskate), but it's all I will use. I've used others, and now I 'throw rocks' at everything except these 3M products. I don't have time to do a selling job on these great products, but I figure if someone is truly wanting to know which is the best, they will do their own research.
โJan-31-2016 03:39 PM
โJan-31-2016 03:10 PM
donn0128 wrote:
Cracking is probably being caused by excessive flexing at the joint. It could be anything from loose mating parts to weak frame, to thermal expansion of disimilar materials. I think it is time you do some serious inspection to root out the cause
โJan-31-2016 03:03 PM
โJan-31-2016 11:38 AM
โJan-31-2016 10:32 AM
Almot wrote:
Dicor will eventually become harder after some years, though not as hard as a regular caulk. The problem is that Dicor flows too easily, difficult to work on vertical surfaces.
โJan-31-2016 09:34 AM