| Removing Side Molding [message #313736] |
Fri, 24 February 2017 13:28  |
Paul
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Registered: December 2014
Location: Lynnwood WA
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I have some small leaks coming in at the waste-line side molding. This is a '73 23'. I have gutted the interior, so am pretty sure I've traced the moisture to this seam, where aluminum meets fiberglass. It came to me with the rubber molding already removed, exposing just the bare metal backing (so apparently PO knew there were leaks here and thought about digging into it).
It appears to me that some renovations have removed this molding altogether? I can see where this would make repainting go smoother. Some have replaced with a more refined molding?
So my question is, do I just start drilling out the rivets (after unscrewing side lights, endcaps, etc) until the molding comes off? Then start bondo-ing the seam?
Then, any recommendations on replacing the molding with something more refined, or leaving it smooth? (I lean toward smooth).
Paul
Paul & Carolynn Lynnwood WA
'73 23' I don't know the model. Mid-bath.
Presently gutted. Installed One-Ton FrontEnd.
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