Repair Help (Sealing)

[Riley01]

The instructions warned me but I screwed up anyways when I mounted the storage brackets for the Stablecampers on my AF 1150. They were right, you don’t want to have to remove these. If you ever put these on learn from my mistake and be sure there isn’t any interference. In my case I should have mounted them further towards the outside of the camper. Where I mounted them they came out right above the rails on the truck bed. I was shy about a half inch, now I get to fix the spots (4) where I removed them. That adhesive is some tough stuff.

What would the proper material be to fix these (4) spots? It seems like the paint used is some type of vinyl as it melted pretty easy when I used the heat gun to soften the adhesive.

Thanks,
Rick

[Riley01]

Bought some Plastidip yesterday and will give that a shot first.

Thanks,
Rick

[LeslieCovin1974]

jimh425 wrote:

Riley01 wrote:
What kind of paint would you use? This is more like a membrane type material than paint.

I don’t think it really matters since it will almost never be seen, but plastidip would be a good choice if you wanted more of a membrane type look.

plastidip real a good alternative, to do this!

[Kayteg1]

For membrane - like finish, use polyurethane caulk. It will dry to rubber-like compound
But application can be messy.

[Bert_the_Welder]

Eternabond. Clean it well as per instructions. Use a roller to really squish it down. Forget it ever happened. And unlike your install, get this right as the Eternabond is so named for a reason.... 😄

[Riley01]

jimh425 wrote:

Riley01 wrote:
What kind of paint would you use? This is more like a membrane type material than paint.

I don’t think it really matters since it will almost never be seen, but plastidip would be a good choice if you wanted more of a membrane type look.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Rick

[jimh406]

Riley01 wrote:
What kind of paint would you use? This is more like a membrane type material than paint.

I don’t think it really matters since it will almost never be seen, but plastidip would be a good choice if you wanted more of a membrane type look.

[thedavidzoo]

How about a rubberized undercoating spray paint. We have a version of this on our TC. It was recommended by our TC manufacturer for the underbelly and rear overhang for touchups.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CT49AS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Riley01]

jimh425 wrote:

Riley01 wrote:
There won't be any standing water and it doesn't get very wet there......

That’s why I’d just paint it.

What kind of paint would you use? This is more like a membrane type material than paint.

Thanks,
Rick

[jimh406]

Riley01 wrote:
There won't be any standing water and it doesn't get very wet there......

That’s why I’d just paint it.

[Riley01]

I thought I knew how I was going to do this but now I'm rethinking it.:h There won't be any standing water and it doesn't get very wet there......

Thanks,
Rick

[jimh406]

I would paint it with a good paint.

[Kayteg1]

I would laminate it with epoxy. You can add color to epoxy.
Per my experience eternabond can actually create problems as you can't see where it did not stick to the surface and it will funnel the water on your structure.

[Riley01]

I sure do appreciate all of the great suggestions. I think I'll give the Eternabond tape a shot and just keep an eye on it.

Thanks,
Rick

[naturist]

Plastidip spray?