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Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Been chasing this intermittent shower stall leak awhile. Removed the metal horizontal outside trim piece. Dicovered wetness on brass base,after prying out bottom black rubber trim.
I surmise water ran along brass rail and dripped under vanity onto plywood, where it was noticed.

So do i try to replace 23yo rubber. Or reinstall old rubber and caulk over, or remove old rubber, and fill trough with watetproof caulk?
Or point shower head at opposite wall? Lol
Tom Shannon
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2007 Kia Spectra Ex 5spd (kiki)
Now in Apt

Re: Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Saltfevr –
Been chasing this intermittent shower stall leak awhile. Removed the metal horizontal outside trim piece. Dicovered wetness on brass base,after prying out bottom black rubber trim.
I surmise water ran along brass rail and dripped under vanity onto plywood, where it was noticed.

So do i try to replace 23yo rubber. Or reinstall old rubber and caulk over, or remove old rubber, and fill trough with watetproof caulk?
Or point shower head at opposite wall? Lol
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Re: Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Reply #2 –
If the rubber glazing is leaking, use sealant on the inside, or replace it. Use sealant on the inside seams of the door frame and stall. It appears yours has sealant on the outside. You might consider cleaning that off as sealant on the outside traps any water that does get past the the inside.

Greg
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
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Re: Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Reply #3 –
Greg. Thanks for your ideas.
Tom Shannon
Ham Radio W7OT
1996 u295 (SOLD)
2007 Kia Spectra Ex 5spd (kiki)
Now in Apt

Re: Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Reply #4 –
Any old silicone sealant even areas with removed silicone will not adhere to new silicone. All traces of the old silicone must be removed. There are silicone removers that do not appear to work that well but worth a try, then use WD40 with a cotton cloth - keep rubbing. When you think it's good and rid of any silicone clean it off with lots of alcohol (rubbing not drinking type) and re caulk the seams. 
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Re: Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Reply #5 –
Quote from: "Irish" –
When you think it's good and rid of any silicone clean it off with lots of alcohol (rubbing not drinking type) and re caulk the seams. 

David,

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Re: Leaking 1996 sbid shower stall glass,wall leak

Reply #6 –
Quote from: "Irish" –
Any old silicone sealant even areas with removed silicone will not adhere to new silicone. All traces of the old silicone must be removed. There are silicone removers that do not appear to work that well but worth a try, then use WD40 with a cotton cloth - keep rubbing. When you think it's good and rid of any silicone clean it off with lots of alcohol (rubbing not drinking type) and re caulk the seams. 
Good advice. I do similar, except I use mineral spirits and a shop rag for removal, and denatured alcohol on a lint free wipe for a final cleanup. This is the same way I clean double pain glass before putting the two panes back together. Will have to try your technique, next time I do a shower stall, and see how I like it.

@ Brett
Yes, alcohol is involved: Both kinds
Greg & Cathy
2000 U320 4010 DGFE Build #5650
Had: 1999 Tradewinds 7370