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Post by sturgy03 on Nov 18, 2015 13:08:23 GMT -8
Hello helpful people! Long story but my perfectly fine rear window got busted out this weekend. I took it to a glass shoo. They replaced the glass and said it will not leak but the seals used to have black "goop" in the corners and along all sides. I am wondering what to use where the good used to be to ensure no leaks. I have OSI but would like something darker in color. I will try to get a picture up!
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Post by sturgy03 on Nov 18, 2015 13:20:41 GMT -8
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Post by SusieQ on Nov 18, 2015 14:17:57 GMT -8
That black goo was probably black butyl tape that oozed out over the years. The windows are sealed to the frame with a 1/4" of sticky black butyl tape. You can usually see it, but it shouldn't be on the outside.
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Post by sturgy03 on Nov 18, 2015 14:57:02 GMT -8
Now after some research I wonder if it was the black glazing tape they use that did just ouz out. It was in the corners of the wondow though. Just a weird design I guess
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Post by Ross on Nov 19, 2015 6:40:36 GMT -8
If the glass shop sealed the new glass to the frame, you shouldn't have any leaks, as they stated. But, looking at your pictures, it looks like the glazing strips have shrunk, thus causing the gaps in the corners. These can be easily replaced www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Hallmark_12_Glazing_Strip_p/vts-890.htmTrick to replacing the glazing strips: cut all 4 pieces to the exact lengths of the bottom, sides and top before mitering any ends or pressing into place. Bottom piece: cut to the exact inside length (straight cuts on both ends) For the 2 side pieces: cut to exact inside length and then miter the bottom corners and straight cut to the top Top piece: cut to exact inside length and then miter both ends This process will make sure that no water gets in, provided that the strips fit tight ( this is why you precut all 4 pieces to correct inside length. This is how I did it and worked like a champ. |
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Post by sturgy03 on Dec 8, 2015 16:51:29 GMT -8
Thank you so much! I just saw this and I think they have shrank as well. I am going to buy some new glazing tape and strips and will follow your instructions! Is it hard to take off the old stripping? If i need the window out I will have to wait until summer because the old butyl tape is so hard to get off the window and camper in the winter.
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Post by SusieQ on Dec 8, 2015 17:02:13 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Dec 8, 2015 17:56:01 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Dec 8, 2015 20:47:36 GMT -8
If the glass shop installed the glass properly with a new seal, the window should not leak. Lay it on a table outside up and fill with water. No leaks = no leaks. From the photo, the black goop was on the trim clips that help hold the glass in place, they really do nothing toward sealing the window. If you remove the trim, you should be able to seal the frame corners if needed.
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