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Post by lance on Oct 4, 2014 19:55:34 GMT -8
I have seen other posts about this subject and am looking for opinions and suggestions for my situation. This camper is new to me and so far I haven't noticed any leaks. The PO had put this silver/gray goo over the entire roof, I assume it didn't com like that new. And also some white goop thrown in for good measure! These are my questions: Since I am not planning on new skin, should I try to remove all goop from the entire roof, or just the seam areas and then just seal the seams and around the vent? What is the best way to remove the goop? Heat gun and scraper? I see Cowcharge had success doing it this way. Also, how to remove white goop that the PO had dripped onto the side skin without damaging the siding? Thanks in advance for any help.    The side goop dripping. |
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Post by vikx on Oct 4, 2014 21:59:44 GMT -8
Oh boy. Silver Slop City. Here's some suggestions: Scrape and peel all loose debris. The white will probably come off fairly easily. Try to get the seams and around the vent clean, almost bare metal. Sand it down the best you can to feather the edges (silver slop is hard like a rock; doesn't sand very well) It won't all come off. Clean any area you plan to seal with solvent. Use Waterproofing tape on the underside of the roof for holes and cracks if possible. Seal the seams with several coats of Proflex in the can. (not the caulk) It takes about 3 days/coats. Proflex is self leveling and should creep into all nooks and crannies. Paint the roof, except around the vent area. Re-install the vent (shimmed higher and new putty) then seal with Dicor self leveling lap sealant. Dicor is removable in case repairs are needed. For the siding overslop, I'd use a heat gun and maybe paint stripper. It's going to be gooey. We have an entire thread Here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/1599/roof-seams-when-sealing-necessaryNOTE: The above is a temporary repair. It might give you 5 years on a compromised roof, longer if the trailer is stored under cover. The problem with storing a trailer out in the elements is the freeze/thaw cycle. A tiny gap collects water, it freezes, suddenly, the gap is not so tiny... Even with new roof metal, just takes longer. |
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Post by lance on Oct 5, 2014 10:53:55 GMT -8
Thanks a lot Vikx,
I have also seen that other thread. Lots of really good info there. Just wanted suggestions for my situation.
On the siding overslop - Will using a heat gun harm the existing siding paint? Unlike the roof, I don't want to take the siding down to bare metal.
The trailer will be under a tarp during the winter months so that will help with the repair longevity.
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Post by lance on Oct 5, 2014 16:06:41 GMT -8
Started removing the roof goop with scraper and heat gun. Makes me glad I only have a Compact!! Woohoo!  |
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Post by vikx on Oct 5, 2014 21:17:08 GMT -8
The heat gun might remove the siding paint, yes. If it does lift, sand smooth and painting should go well.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 14, 2014 8:51:15 GMT -8
That looks like 2 inch Custom Mesa as far as the metal siding pattern is concerned. Steve Loomis at Hemet Valley RV makes that stuff in case you need it.
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Post by edog1973 on Oct 14, 2014 12:36:17 GMT -8
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 15, 2014 3:53:33 GMT -8
Hi,
I couldn't tell from the pix, but for the scraper, it looked like a putty knife was used. Any risk of gauging the roof aluminum with the corner of a putty knife? What's the best "scraper" to use?
Any recommended places to get a heatgun?
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Post by edog1973 on Oct 15, 2014 7:47:34 GMT -8
Hi, I couldn't tell from the pix, but for the scraper, it looked like a putty knife was used. Any risk of gauging the roof aluminum with the corner of a putty knife? What's the best "scraper" to use? Any recommended places to get a heatgun? Cheers Rod I used an old putty knife that I sharpened on the grinding wheel. Yes, it did end up gouging the aluminum a little, but since it was the roof I was not concerned. The heat gun is a basic Harbor Freight model. |
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Post by mick on Mar 19, 2015 19:27:10 GMT -8
![]() Got the same PO roof goop...lots of it! At one point they used a gray painted on something, came within a foot of the front and rear windows. Then there's a coat of a white hard something or other over that and who knows what in between. At one time the corners became separated (they butt up and are covered and sealed with a corner moulding) and whoever stuffed em full of silicone. The roof's not leaking yet as is and I'm wondering if I should leave well enough alone until I have a problem or am ready to replace the roof. It looks awful. Thanks Mike ![]() |
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Post by vikx on Mar 19, 2015 21:29:08 GMT -8
Mick, sounds like you have a nasty job ahead. Never any fun to work on roof slop/goop/junk... Silicone always peels, I can't imagine it staying for long. Another thing, all that goop was put there for a reason. Possible leak awareness??
The roof may be OK for now or not. Many roof leaks creep down inside the walls and end up rotting the bottom skirt boards, edge boards and more. The leak never shows on the inside until it is too late.
You are in the right place. Lots of reading and you'll know what to look for. We're here to help, too.
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Post by mick on Mar 25, 2015 11:02:19 GMT -8
Vikx, what I should have said that it HAD leaked at one time and that's when the water damage occurred. It leaked long enough to rot the shirt boards and the studs the water followed as well as some of roof in the curve. It's not leaking now as far as I can see where I've got the siding torn off. All the rot is very dry. At some point the PO removed the back window and installed a window AC. It has no drop so water runs into the trailer whenever it rains. This has ruined the birch. Of course the vent leaks...I guess that's a given. Got my work cut out for me!
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Post by Ziggy66 on Sept 15, 2016 13:21:05 GMT -8
Luckily I only have small amounts of the silver sealant crap here and there, unfortunately it is not only on the roof. I do not plan on repainting the exterior of my trailer but PO used that stuff around a couple of the windows. Is it possible to remove the silver junk without removing the paint?
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Post by vikx on Sept 15, 2016 21:31:13 GMT -8
Silver slop STICKS. I doubt that you can remove unless you go down to bare metal. It might be easier to buy new metal; just depends on what was under the slop....
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