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What caulking/sealant would you use?

This is a pic of the horizontal trim above the bay doors. 

Caulk / Sealant / Other?
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #1 –
Scott & Carol,
    Take a look at the link below, may help you make a decision.  Where are you parked these days?

https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/document.do?docId=510
Then search: 3M Marine Adhesive and Sealant Chart if necessary.
Stacey and John
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #2 –
Thanks John -

We are enjoying Dave C's place, at Buckhorn Lakes RV in Kerrville, for a few more days until we move to Magnolia, TX for a few months. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #3 –
This one looks like it will fit the bill:
 
3M™ Marine Adhesive/Sealant 4000 UV has superior UV resistance properties that make this an ideal cosmetic sealant. It is a one-part sealant that cures to form a firm, rubbery waterproof seal. Its flexibility allows for the dissipation of stress caused by shock, vibration, swelling or shrinking.

Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #4 –
Scott, the 3M 4000 UV will work well. It sets up pretty fast so dust and dirt won't adhere to it.    If you want to be really tidy put tape on either side of the joint, maybe 1/8" or less. Apply a small bead of caulk, use you finger to smooth it out and then remove the tape.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #5 –
I figured I would just shoot the gap and be done with it.  TAPE - FINGER - ARGH  ^.^d
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #6 –
Scott, I used 3M 4000 a couple of years ago didn't work well for me. Gave up trying to keep it clean, looks about as bad as what I took off. 3M 5200 works better buttt, it's pretty well permanent, don't know if I would use it on FBP. I did my cap seems on top with it 5 years ago still looks like new.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #7 –
Geocel proflex
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Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #8 –
I have never tried the clear stuff Bob suggests.  It might be nice where there is paint.  Silicone would be a disaster.  The best solution (not at all easy) would be to take off the trim, clean everything up, us the 3M 4000 in every screw hole and behind the trim piece, screw it back in place and then clean up what excess squeezes out. 

Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #9 –
John Haygarth is the resident guru on taking the strips on and off.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #10 –
John H always has ideas about doing this.  I followed his guidance redoing my front and rear caps strips.  Starting around 2001 the screws in the horizontal waist cap strip are covered by a plastic cover strip on the aluminum strip.  Some areas are painted and the strip feels very stiff and maybe easily broken.  I have a couple areas like Scott does.  I might do a test strip with Bob's clear goo to see how it works
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #11 –
Quote from: bbeane –
Scott, I used 3M 4000 a couple of years ago didn't work well for me. Gave up trying to keep it clean, looks about as bad as what I took off. 3M 5200 works better buttt, it's pretty well permanent, don't know if I would use it on FBP. I did my cap seems on top with it 5 years ago still looks like new.

My experience as well.  The 3M 4000 has turned gooey, very unlike 5200.  Won't use it again.
"Not so  long ago we were a nation of risk takers, riding five million pounds of  thrust straight into space."  Joe Gresh
Chuck Pearson
1996 U295
2018 Can Am X3 TurboRS

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #12 –
I think Brett recommended Silkaflex - 221.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
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Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #13 –
Hmmmmm.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #15 –
Smart a**.  😀
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #16 –

Scott, you could make that stress crack look real purdy by using a white latex caulk and your little finger.  If you're not happy with it for any reason it can be replaced somewhat easily.

I've had real good results with Big Stretch on different projects and it comes in about fourteen different colors.

Amazon.com: big stretch caulk

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Re: What caulking/sealant would you use?

Reply #17 –
Scott,

I'd make a call to Mr. Urethane aka Mr. Speers. He's my goto for all things caulk.

see ya
ken
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