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History: My camper is a 2010 Travellite 800sb which we ordered special from the factory. We drove down to the factory and picked it up. We were lucky to meet a new production manager, who was hired ...
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silversand wrote:JimK NY wrote:
Another trick is to tape both sides of the application area. After the caulk starts to harden, remove the tape for a clean line.
....this is what I do (using painter's masking tape). If I slowly and carefully peel the tape off and the Geocel isn't set enough, I get long stringy angel hair stretching off too. I then wait longer. Smoothing the caulk you apply along the seams immediately after application is crucial (some good pointers previously made).
You could practice on a piece of 2x first (using masking tape and several smoothing techniques).
Thanks for the tip. What was amazing was how good of job was done at the factory. Very smooth, no over runs, and even on every place it was used. I have not been able to duplicate it with any products so far. Almost like a damp cloth or sponge was used somehow to make it perfectly even and smooth.
I also chink and caulk log homes. This type of work is not new to me. I know when things are done right and look good. Lots of tricks to do them well too.
Thanks ,Bob
