Sealing Windows

[thomas]

Hi all,

So .... here's the thing - the Viscount has returned from the painters....

Attachment DeletedAttachment DeletedAttachment Deleted

All the windows have been cleaned & polished, new polycarbonate windows, all seals & fittings renewed & all ready to be re-installed.
The issue I have now is how do I reseal them..??

I have one party telling me silicone for everything, & another saying the original putty - so I thought i'd ask you all for your thoughts.

Any info / suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Rgds,
T.

[Aussie]

Hey Thomas!

You could really use either mate. Bostik do a white, neutral cure product called V4 that is perfect for the task. about $12.95 per tube and slots into a caulking gun. You can smooth it over using soapy water and your fingers.

caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info_supplier.php?supplier_products_id=260112

You could also use strip Caulking. $9 for a 4.9M roll. Also easy to use.

caravansplus.com.au/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=11938

[thomas]

Thx aussie - great info....appreciate it.!

Regards,
T.

[Roehm3108]

I've always used the Selleys Butyl Mastic Rubber caulking compound for those sorts of jobs. I like that it hardens on the outside and stays soft beneath the skin. It's paintable too. Not the cheapest stuff on the market, comes in three colours, grey black and white. As far as I'm concerned silicone should be banned around caravans. Looks absolutely crappy when dirt gets onto it.

[Koala]

I reckon you can't go past clear glazing silicon.
Don't go near putties as they are what grandad used because he couldn't buy silicon.??

[stephen&Julie]

No Silicone, taboo on vans, had the unpleasant task of trying to removing it so many times, Butyl Mastic is the only way to go, easy to pull windows out if you have to down the track
Cheers S&J

[Roehm3108]

Koala!!! How could you say such a thing? Go wash your mouth out!!!

[thomas]

Nice work all .....!!!!
Four windows in - more strip caulking on the way..!

Will post some pics soon.

Rgds,
T.