2019 Kodiak water in wheel well
I recently sold my NL TC and moved to a 2019 Kodiak Ultra Lite 201QB. Its in great shape but that never means "perfect" though what is. I've taken it on 1 weekend trip and with heavy rain found t...
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The manufacturer of your rig was depending on the caulking or sealant at the seam to stop water intrusion. fender flare is decorative at best since the fender flare can't stop the water that is flung around by the tires.
Someone did mention using "EternaBond" tape which is most often used to seal up roof issues. I suspect, it will do the job. Follow the instructions and I believe part of the instructions include using a small roller to put pressure on the tape. The pressure helps the tape bond to the material under it. You will need to make sure the tape is covered by the fender flares when they are installed.
I have never needed to use EternaBond tape so I can't attest to how well it works but have seen a lot of positive posts about it.
Something I have used for places that won't be visible is called "Peel and Seal". It is a modified rubber/asphalt self stick roofing/flashing product which is available with an thin flexible aluminum top.. It is super, super sticky and the same idea as EternaBond applies, use a small roller to press it to the surface you are applying it to. The advantage of Peel and Seal is it's flexibility, it stretches with any expansion/contractions involved with different materials and yet doesn't rip, tear or lose the seal.. You can buy it in widths from 6" to 36"..
Found HERE
They do have white sold as Peel & Seal Power Bond in 4" width..
Found HERE
Both products need to be applied to a clean dry surface.
Note, when they say self stick, it is self stick, don't let it touch anything including it's self when installing.. Once it touches anything other than the backing paper it isn't going to come off without a fight.
Never tried the white myself, just the aluminum version but the white version should work just as good.
On edit..
Forgot to mention, any "tape" based solutions will need the top edge of the tape applied above the wheel well material but not any higher than the fender skirt. I would shoot for covering the fender skirt screw holes then allow to run down to the wheel well metal, fold under and into the wheel well making sure you have firmly pressed the tape to all surfaces.
The Peel & Seal since it is a modified rubber/asphalt product also is self healing so running screws through it results in a seal around the screw threads. Not sure if EternaBond is like that.
Someone did mention using "EternaBond" tape which is most often used to seal up roof issues. I suspect, it will do the job. Follow the instructions and I believe part of the instructions include using a small roller to put pressure on the tape. The pressure helps the tape bond to the material under it. You will need to make sure the tape is covered by the fender flares when they are installed.
I have never needed to use EternaBond tape so I can't attest to how well it works but have seen a lot of positive posts about it.
Something I have used for places that won't be visible is called "Peel and Seal". It is a modified rubber/asphalt self stick roofing/flashing product which is available with an thin flexible aluminum top.. It is super, super sticky and the same idea as EternaBond applies, use a small roller to press it to the surface you are applying it to. The advantage of Peel and Seal is it's flexibility, it stretches with any expansion/contractions involved with different materials and yet doesn't rip, tear or lose the seal.. You can buy it in widths from 6" to 36"..
Found HERE
They do have white sold as Peel & Seal Power Bond in 4" width..
Found HERE
Both products need to be applied to a clean dry surface.
Note, when they say self stick, it is self stick, don't let it touch anything including it's self when installing.. Once it touches anything other than the backing paper it isn't going to come off without a fight.
Never tried the white myself, just the aluminum version but the white version should work just as good.
On edit..
Forgot to mention, any "tape" based solutions will need the top edge of the tape applied above the wheel well material but not any higher than the fender skirt. I would shoot for covering the fender skirt screw holes then allow to run down to the wheel well metal, fold under and into the wheel well making sure you have firmly pressed the tape to all surfaces.
The Peel & Seal since it is a modified rubber/asphalt product also is self healing so running screws through it results in a seal around the screw threads. Not sure if EternaBond is like that.
