paigenmarc
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Post by paigenmarc on Apr 18, 2014 10:21:41 GMT -8
I have a &*%$#! leak. After taking off the front end, rebuilding, re-shellacking, new j-rail - it's leaking somewhere by the front window. Stained the new shellac on the front AND side panel from where it dripped and ran. I just can't do this again. We apparently don't have the skills to get this right. Very down today.
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 18, 2014 14:09:51 GMT -8
So sorry, Paigenmarc! Could it be your window itself that is leaking? Removing a window and sealing it is not that big of deal. I'm trying to look at the positive side for you! My trailer had the obvious water damage at the back window and I assumed (never do that) that it was leaking around the frame, but since I took it apart, it became obvious that it was the window pain that was leaking.
I know it's discouraging. I've had one big real big moment like that in my rebuild, so big I didn't even share. But don't give up the ship. It might not be that bad!
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Post by paigenmarc on Apr 18, 2014 14:31:54 GMT -8
SusieQ, thanks for the advice. Hubby has been working on it all day, and guess what he thinks it is? The window pane. How did you fix it without globbing silicone on it? I understand now why people do that. They just get sick of the leaks. It would help if you shared your "big moment" with me. I would feel better knowing that someone else has been there. Oh, by the way, we had to totally rebuild the back end TWICE because it leaked the first time.
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Post by 59shastadeluxe on Apr 18, 2014 15:57:38 GMT -8
That bites! Hang in there... you'll figure it out.
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 18, 2014 16:40:52 GMT -8
I haven't put my windows back in yet but I'm going to reseal the panes before I do. I've considered silicone just to get it zipped up because I really wanted to make the rally with it but I think I'm going to wait. There is a thread about replacing the glazing tape inside the window and I'll try to find it for you. First I'm going to see if my local shop can do it and do it right for a reasonable price, if not, I'm going to do it myself which will probably mean breaking the window pane and replacing it but it's almost a given that it will break when the glazing strip is removed.
I'll PM you about my horrible, terrible goof up!
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Post by SusieQ on Apr 18, 2014 16:49:04 GMT -8
This is a picture tutorial on removing and replacing the seal in the glass by Ross: Copy and paste it in your browser, then click on each pic and there is text to go with it. plus.google.com/photos/117311562985050168797/albums?banner=pwa&gpsrc=pwrd1#photos/117311562985050168797/albums/5583337709308340241 Here's the thread I started and if you search there's a couple more from other people, too. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/1227/window-famous-leaky-shasta-back
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Post by vikx on Apr 18, 2014 21:33:15 GMT -8
Clear Gutter Seal or glass seal is MUCH better than silicone. Don't. It fails quickly...
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Post by bmxovich on Apr 19, 2014 6:24:03 GMT -8
Do check with some local shops too. While picking up glass for a vintage car I asked what to use on her trailer, and they offered to do it for me. Only charged me $20 and change. Zero stress, and looks perfect.
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