Mike Mike Motorbike
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What is the best caulking to use that won't turn black out side?
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fordsooperdootydieselsmoker
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Once the object is mounted some of the putty tape or butyl caulking will leak out the sides. To remove the excess putty you can purchase a "putty pick" at your local hardware store or a pen lid works quite well. Once the excess putty has been removed you can now run a bead of white caulking* around your object.
Don't forget that household silicones are not designed to stick to metal or for outdoor use. Be sure to use a parbond based product or a marine grade* silicone. These products are readily available at your local RV supply store.
Vulkem is a parbond product, and this site links to Marine Grade Silicone suppliers.
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The_Vintagers
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Elastomeric, butyl rubber
available at the blue or orange stores in Black OR White
never dries, remains pliable, same stuff they use to install car windshields
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KEBrown
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I like ProFlex (Geocel) or NP1 (Sonolastic); both come in an array of colors and this stuff STICKS and other stuff "sticks" to it, paint, more sealant, etc., etc.... I HATE SILICONE.
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Dicor lap sealant is good
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javaseuf
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DO NOT use silicone if you have a rubber roof. Only a non-petroleum product, like Dicor, can be used.
The caulking needs to be compatable with your surface.
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Mike Mike Motorbike
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javaseuf wrote:DO NOT use silicone if you have a rubber roof. Only a non-petroleum product, like Dicor, can be used.
The caulking needs to be compatable with your surface.
OK butt who said anything about the roof.
I need caulking for the fenders and around the door and windows.
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Mike Mike Motorbike
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Which of these stays whiter and clean up easier?
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Depending on where you live EVERYTHING turns black. (or not)
Dicor, they make two types, self-leveling and beading, take your pick depending on application
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KEBrown wrote: I HATE SILICONE.
This is a GREAT statement. I agree............ProFlex or Dicor.
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