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Post by kc on May 22, 2014 11:51:53 GMT -8
So we have a 1959 Shasta Airflyte. Typical dinette window leakage and damage. Having a guy peel back skin and fix (hopefully if not too bad) the framing etc. and button her back up again.
I saw this and I thought I would ask around and see if anyone has tried this particular method?
www.currin.us/trailer/DinetteWindow.shtml
It does use silicone, but internall after the seal to give an extra layer of protection. To me, this seems fairly sound approach?
Anyone?
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Post by gonekayaking on May 22, 2014 12:05:20 GMT -8
Hugh did a high quality job on his shasta. I think this would work. You could also obviously use a polyurethane caulk instead but the rest of his set up makes a ton of sense to me. Mobiltec also has a good video series on his soulution, which also involves using plexiglass to avoid the problem of breakage that happens when you tighten the screws.
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Post by kc on May 22, 2014 12:16:26 GMT -8
Yeah, my wife has watched it and I will. But for whatever reason, I'd like to stay away from plexi....
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Post by ronnie on May 22, 2014 12:27:59 GMT -8
Looking for gasket material to in the rear hatch door of my aristocrat Lo liner. It has a t slot about 2 cm and about 1/4 in high. No luck so far in looking, any help.
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Post by coloradoan on May 22, 2014 12:36:13 GMT -8
So we have a 1959 Shasta Airflyte. Typical dinette window leakage and damage. Having a guy peel back skin and fix (hopefully if not too bad) the framing etc. and button her back up again.
I saw this and I thought I would ask around and see if anyone has tried this particular method?
www.currin.us/trailer/DinetteWindow.shtml
It does use silicone, but internall after the seal to give an extra layer of protection. To me, this seems fairly sound approach?
Anyone?
Uh oh - that's what started me on this 4+ month restoration - I thought I'd be able to "peel back the skin and fix (hopefully if not too bad)" the damage on the dinette windows. As it turned out, there was much more damage than I could have predicted from what I could see inside. Anyway - Good luck! I hope it winds up not being too bad  |
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Post by chametzoo on May 22, 2014 17:14:45 GMT -8
Yeah, my wife has watched it and I will. But for whatever reason, I'd like to stay away from plexi.... Agreed. Plexiglass…. yuk! |
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Post by pathfinder3081 on May 22, 2014 17:15:57 GMT -8
God bless you guys and gals that tackle those side windows on the early models. They look sweet and they are a signature on this girls. I think there sieves.  But I like 'em. This guys' blog looks like he has his game on. I'd try it if I had one. Makes me wonder what in the world these guys were thinking in design.. Aircraft or Ships... Good luck and thanks for sharing.. |
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Post by mobiltec on May 22, 2014 19:36:53 GMT -8
Yeah, my wife has watched it and I will. But for whatever reason, I'd like to stay away from plexi.... I agree whole heartedly. If you can keep the glass without it breaking then make it so. This looks like a great system to me. There are a lot of great applications for different types of sealants and calking. This is one. Using silicone to seal exterior leaks is what we try to stay away from. But during construction, as I have said in the vids there are lots of great applications for goop. |
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Post by vikx on May 22, 2014 21:43:06 GMT -8
I agree on the silicone. There's nothing wrong with sealing internally. I've done it myself. In fact, I WISH silicone could be used as an external sealant. I'm so good at making it look great in the beginning... LOL.
A few months later, it is grey and peeling. Bah.
Also, I have a trailer with Lexan (high quality, scratch resistant)It looks great and doesn't break. No reason not to use it in certain cases.
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Post by lovnvintage on May 23, 2014 3:51:06 GMT -8
I actually was working on this problem this week. Mine came from p.o. with plexiglass in curbside and glass in streetside. The one with plexi was in a bit better shape for some reason, however both only had rotted the top horizontal board and damage to inside panel goes down about 2 or 3 inches. I really hate to replace the whole interior panel for this amount. Any suggestions?
When reinstalling, the plexi was easier and seemed to make a better seal. I followed the video by mobiletech on using the gutter seal on it.
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Post by John Palmer on May 23, 2014 9:44:04 GMT -8
I agree on the silicone. There's nothing wrong with sealing internally. I've done it myself. In fact, I WISH silicone could be used as an external sealant. I'm so good at making it look great in the beginning... LOL. A few months later, it is grey and peeling. Bah. Also, I have a trailer with Lexan (high quality, scratch resistant)It looks great and doesn't break. No reason not to use it in certain cases. We use a Lexon product that has a factory applied special "hardcoat surface" treatment on the outside for the windows in our race car. They have held up pretty well, but the car is garaged most of the time. So I don't know about long term outdoor weathering like you would have on a trailer.
It's also important the buy the special spray plastic cleaner from the plastic's store. And use only a soft cotton towel for cleaning.
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Post by vikx on May 23, 2014 9:50:48 GMT -8
Thanks John, good info to have.
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But I like 'em. This guys' blog looks like he has his game on. I'd try it if I had one. 
