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Jan 19, 2020 15:23:25 GMT -5
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Post by sg on Jan 19, 2020 15:23:25 GMT -5
I have a question. I have 2018 256rkt Durango sport . Somehow with my camper sitting in it’s shed something or someone, I suspect a certain granddaughter who will remain nameless, I had a dent show up in the side under the door of the outside kitchen above the plastic finder . I got most of the dent out but it had separated the caulk around the fender in a small spot and I had to take the fender partially loose to fix the dent . My question is , is this silicone caulk. It’s clear but after reading about recaulking RVs a lot if not all people say not to use silicone . It’s not a place that matters I know but if it’s silicone there I assume the rest of the caulk on the sides around the doors , windows and moldings is also and it got me to thinking about when it needs recaulking it all looks good now but it’ll need it soon enough. After reading about it I was wondering if anyone knew what KZ uses? Also any suggestions on removing the old caulking from the fender would be great . Thanks
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Jan 19, 2020 22:31:21 GMT -5
Post by Edd505 on Jan 19, 2020 22:31:21 GMT -5
I have not replaced a fender on my KZ but I did on a Jayco. The fender was not caulked, on the roof Dicor self leveling and Geocel 28127V Pro Flex on other areas. Windows have butyl tape under the outside trim. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q244d2jlBw |
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Jan 20, 2020 12:45:20 GMT -5
Post by lynnmor on Jan 20, 2020 12:45:20 GMT -5
I don't know what KZ used, but it would have been something like this. You do not want to use silicone anywhere on an RV because it is almost impossible to remove and nothing sticks to it, not even more silicone. |
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Jan 20, 2020 21:21:56 GMT -5
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Post by csp1116 on Jan 20, 2020 21:21:56 GMT -5
I was at the factory last summer having some repairs done and as a bonus they gave me two tubes of Geocel 2300 MHRV sealant. They recommended only to use that.
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Jan 21, 2020 4:26:11 GMT -5
Post by lynnmor on Jan 21, 2020 4:26:11 GMT -5
I was at the factory last summer having some repairs done and as a bonus they gave me two tubes of Geocel 2300 MHRV sealant. They recommended only to use that. Geocel makes Proflex and it is the exact same product. |
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Jan 21, 2020 23:19:23 GMT -5
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Post by csp1116 on Jan 21, 2020 23:19:23 GMT -5
Lynnmor- Thanks for the input when I run out of my gifts from the factory.
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sg
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Jan 23, 2020 20:04:00 GMT -5
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Post by sg on Jan 23, 2020 20:04:00 GMT -5
Ok glad to hear it’s not silicone KZ used . That leaves me with another question. Do I need to remove the old caulk or can I just go over it assuming it is pro flex or something like it ?
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Jan 30, 2020 20:41:49 GMT -5
Post by Chuck on Jan 30, 2020 20:41:49 GMT -5
sg I myself always clean old caulk off before putting new on, never a good idea to caulk over old stuff your just asking for trouble  Safe Travels  Chuck |
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Jan 30, 2020 21:11:07 GMT -5
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Post by sg on Jan 30, 2020 21:11:07 GMT -5
That’s what I decided, I got a tube of pro flex . I think I’m going to have to completely remove the fender to get the old caulk off that stuff is stubborn. I tried to get it off with the fender still on but I think it will be easier to take it off clean bothe the fender and the side of the camper and start over from scratch. I’m thinking about trying to heat it up with a hair dryer and see if that helps since it kinda cold . Thanks for the input
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Jan 30, 2020 21:17:18 GMT -5
Post by Chuck on Jan 30, 2020 21:17:18 GMT -5
I'm thinking maybe you can look on the internet to see if you can find the best way to clean the old stuff off ... When I did it such it was warm Safe & good Luck Chuck |
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Feb 2, 2020 18:18:13 GMT -5
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Post by sg on Feb 2, 2020 18:18:13 GMT -5
Update : had nice weather today so I got the fender repaired today. Took the fender off ,after a lot of work and a heat gun , got all the old caulk off . Reinstalled the fender and caulked it with pro flex . After taking the fender off I’ve about decided that the cause of the problem was just the thin metal was wavy and the caulk was holding it to the fender and just turned loose letting the metal go back to its shape. The self tapping screws holding it on to the very thin aluminum were not holding much so I put plastic drywall anchors on the screws like nuts it worked really good . The hard part was getting the old caulk off that stuff is stubborn , that’s a good thing unless you want it off . Heat gun on low did the trick but still took time and patience to not mess up the paint or plastic fender . All good now looks like new !
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