Searching for the Ultimate caulking.
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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FlyfisherBob wrote:
Profile Geocel Rv Update:
Did a few tests on corner seams. This caulk appears to be the 2010 TravelLite OEM sealer.
I am trying to duplicate the factory application. This caulk has a very short working time and the factory must of had two people doing the job for speed and quality. Will try a stiff foam brush with a light coating of mineral spirits to smooth and blend.
Before screwing down the moulding with Stainless screws, I stick a 1 inch wide piece of roofing membrane over the joint. Wish I had the special RV tape with the fabric outer layer, but this is better than nothing.
This 6 year old camper had been to the Artic on the Dempster Hwy. and most the other dirt Yukon and Alaskan Hwys. Any caulk that survive those conditions must be the Ultimate caulk.
Hope I found it.
Thanks for all the great advice.
Bob
I learned this sometime ago on the internet...where I no longer recall. When I caulk with geocel (proflex)I use a spray bottle with a strong dishsoap/water solution to shape/remove the excess.
The steps I do are as follow:
- With a scraper (plastic or metal depending how aggressive I feel) remove as much old caulk as practical
- Use a light solvent/cleaner to clean the area
- With a caulking gun I put down a decent size bead...length is determined by my available reach.
- Use the spray bottle to wet down the area
- With a gloved (nitrile) hand, I slide my wetted index finger along the joint to remove the excess
The key is to place the caulk where you want it then use the mixture as a barrier to allow you to touch it without it sticking (or minimize as much as possible) to your glove or the surrounding surfaces.
YMMV
