ruderunner
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Post by ruderunner on Oct 8, 2017 9:03:20 GMT -8
OK I know that most everyone here prefers the gray because its easier to use, less messy, and easier to remove in case of repair. I'm also quite familiar with the black ultra sticky stuff, mainly its a pain to work with, quite unforgiving if installed wrong, messy and even somewhat destructive if removal is needed. BUT it lasts basically FOREVER! I've seen it doing its job as a sealer and adhesive still strong and still leak free after 45 years or to put it into perspective it's likely to be doing it's thing after I'm gone. Certainly after I'm able to care.
That said, if you were building a "forever" camper would you use it? Are there certain places you would use it and others you wouldn't? Since many here are older do you really relish the thought of resealing your camper in 10 years? I'm not sure I do even though I would be able to.
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Post by vikx on Oct 8, 2017 20:45:38 GMT -8
Pure butyl comes in many colors; white, black, grey and tan. If it's pure butyl, it's sticky and very useful in certain places. I use butyl when I'm suspicious RV putty won't seal as well. Door trim, behind Hehr window backframe gaskets, L edge trim. Butyl comes in many thicknesses and widths as well, 1/16 to 3/16 by 3/8 on up.
For most applications, I use RV putty tape. They call it butyl but it is a mix. The way to tell the difference is the backing paper. RV putty has crinkly paper, butyl has slick paper.
If you decide to use RV putty behind the windows, doors and awning rail, be SURE it has some stickiness at purchase. Putty doesn't last forever.
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Post by nccamper on Oct 9, 2017 4:34:22 GMT -8
On my campers butyl lasted a long time but mainly the old style with a threaded fiber mixed in. As far as I know, they don't sell it anymore. Pure butyl lasts longer but I like how easy putty is to work with.
A bigger issue than this is will the camper be under cover the 48 weeks a year it's not in use. I think that's the only way to ensure the paint/putty/restoration work will last.
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Post by ruderunner on Oct 14, 2017 4:40:36 GMT -8
Alas indoor storage won't be an option so weather proofing as best as possible is the plan.
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