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GeorgeRud
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Has anyone ever tried Flex Seal tape on the front and rear cap seams as well as along the rain gutters as a temporary solution until the seams can be properly resealed? I wonder if it would stand up for 6 months or so?
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sealing leaks on roof [message #339530 is a reply to message #339529] |
Thu, 13 December 2018 23:27  |
James Hupy
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I used some tape remnant that a detailer gave me. It was 10 feet long and
had no name on it. It had the stickiest adhesive on it that I have ever
seen, and it had a separation paper between the layers on the roll. The
substrate itself was very soft and pliable. After I applied it to the leaky
rear cap seam, I used a hard brayer roller to seal it down. That was in
April of 2012, and it still looks good. The retailer said that it was the
best stuff he had ever seen in 30 years. At this point, I would tend to
agree with him. I wish I knew what the brand name is/was. Any guesses?.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
On Thu, Dec 13, 2018, 9:02 PM George Rudawsky Has anyone ever tried Flex Seal tape on the front and rear cap seams as[/color]
> well as along the rain gutters as a temporary solution until the seams can
> be
> properly resealed? I wonder if it would stand up for 6 months or so?
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> George Rudawsky
> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sealing leaks on roof [message #339532 is a reply to message #339530] |
Fri, 14 December 2018 05:05 |
Bierman
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I bet ya it's eternabond tape. I have used this on many of coaches, it stopped all leaks. Put it on front/ rear cap seams plus along the rain gutters, no leaks just precautionary , this was done 2 years Ago still looks great.
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26' 1978 Eleganza II, new(rebuilt by Sirum) 403, Lenzi hubs and knuckles, front end by Ferrara
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sealing leaks on roof [message #339534 is a reply to message #339530] |
Fri, 14 December 2018 06:20 |
Dave Stragand
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My guess is Eternabond. That stuff is amazingly grippy.
> On Dec 14, 2018, at 12:24 AM, James Hupy wrote:
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> I used some tape remnant that a detailer gave me. It was 10 feet long and
> had no name on it. It had the stickiest adhesive on it that I have ever
> seen, and it had a separation paper between the layers on the roll. The
> substrate itself was very soft and pliable. After I applied it to the leaky
> rear cap seam, I used a hard brayer roller to seal it down. That was in
> April of 2012, and it still looks good. The retailer said that it was the
> best stuff he had ever seen in 30 years. At this point, I would tend to
> agree with him. I wish I knew what the brand name is/was. Any guesses?.
> Jim Hupy
> Salem, Or
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>> On Thu, Dec 13, 2018, 9:02 PM George Rudawsky >
>> Has anyone ever tried Flex Seal tape on the front and rear cap seams as
>> well as along the rain gutters as a temporary solution until the seams can
>> be
>> properly resealed? I wonder if it would stand up for 6 months or so?
>> --
>> George Rudawsky
>> Chicago, IL
>> 75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sealing leaks on roof [message #339536 is a reply to message #339534] |
Fri, 14 December 2018 06:45 |
Bruce Hart
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Used this product from 3M 9 months ago on both caps and side rails.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-Extreme-Sealing-Tape-4411G/?N=5002385+3293193670&rt=rud
Very sticky stuff. One roll did both front and rear seams as well as the
two side rails.
At the time it only came in a box of six rolls at approxiamately $300.
On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 5:20 AM Dave Stragand
wrote:
> My guess is Eternabond. That stuff is amazingly grippy.
>
>> On Dec 14, 2018, at 12:24 AM, James Hupy wrote:
>>
>> I used some tape remnant that a detailer gave me. It was 10 feet long and
>> had no name on it. It had the stickiest adhesive on it that I have ever
>> seen, and it had a separation paper between the layers on the roll. The
>> substrate itself was very soft and pliable. After I applied it to the
> leaky
>> rear cap seam, I used a hard brayer roller to seal it down. That was in
>> April of 2012, and it still looks good. The retailer said that it was the
>> best stuff he had ever seen in 30 years. At this point, I would tend to
>> agree with him. I wish I knew what the brand name is/was. Any guesses?.
>> Jim Hupy
>> Salem, Or
>>
>>> On Thu, Dec 13, 2018, 9:02 PM George Rudawsky wrote:
>>>
>>> Has anyone ever tried Flex Seal tape on the front and rear cap seams as
>>> well as along the rain gutters as a temporary solution until the seams
> can
>>> be
>>> properly resealed? I wonder if it would stand up for 6 months or so?
>>> --
>>> George Rudawsky
>>> Chicago, IL
>>> 75 Palm Beach
>>>
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| Re: Sealing leaks on roof [message #339537 is a reply to message #339529] |
Fri, 14 December 2018 06:52 |
Tilerpep
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I would be curious if you can get the eternabond off if you want to paint or do a mechanical refresh of the joint later - especially the side seams. Before I put it on, anyone have experience taking it off?
1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
Raleigh, NC
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sealing leaks on roof [message #339538 is a reply to message #339537] |
Fri, 14 December 2018 07:20 |
Will Albers
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Yes, i do.
Heat it up to soften the adhesive and then pull off with a scraper. The
adhesive remnants will come off with further scraper efforts, and whats
left with a vast amounts of mineral spirits or the like, and alot of
scrubbing! The good news is how heat sensitive it is. removal on a nice hot
day is easier than running a heat gun, scraper, mineral spirits and rag
with only two hands (while on a ladder, or kneeling)
I see no reason to remove if you do not have to. Aesthetics are my only
concern... It looks like you have tape run front/rear and across.
On Fri, Dec 14, 2018 at 7:53 AM Tyler wrote:
> I would be curious if you can get the eternabond off if you want to paint
> or do a mechanical refresh of the sealer later - especially the side seams.
> Before I put it on, anyone have experience taking it off?
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> 1975 Glenbrook, 1978 Royale rear bath
> Raleigh, NC
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| Re: Sealing leaks on roof [message #339578 is a reply to message #339575] |
Sun, 16 December 2018 07:00 |
tphipps
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Add that eternabond is paintable. I use it for final seal on roof vents, etc.
Tom
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