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Title: Leaky Window Repair
Post by: epretot on April 19, 2021, 03:39:17 PM
I removed a window to determine a method for stopping the leaks.

The arrow is showing the rubber gasket adhered to the window trim. I was planning to run a bead of butyl sealant in its place.

Sourcing the gasket is probably a pain and it seems to me a liquid sealant will work fine.

Your thoughts?

Title: Re: Leaky Window Repair
Post by: Van on April 19, 2021, 05:48:23 PM

C.R has what you need. ;)
https://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/showline/offerpage.aspx?ProductID=2653&GroupID=1266&History=39324:330:511:330:1198:1261&ModelID=1266&pom=0
Title: Re: Leaky Window Repair
Post by: epretot on April 19, 2021, 06:23:34 PM
Quote from: Van on April 19, 2021, 05:48:23 PM
C.R has what you need. ;)
https://www.crlaurence.com/crlapps/showline/offerpage.aspx?ProductID=2653&GroupID=1266&History=39324:330:511:330:1198:1261&ModelID=1266&pom=0

Thank you. What are your thoughts on butyl caulk?
Title: Re: Leaky Window Repair
Post by: Ed Hackenbruch on April 19, 2021, 09:58:02 PM
I have used CRL 33sbl   which is a black silicone sealant. Fixed a leaking bus window 17 years ago with it and it hasn't leaked since. Had tried 2 or 3 other things before that and none of them worked.  I always have a tube or 2 of this and DiCor lap sealant around. :)
Title: Re: Leaky Window Repair
Post by: Tedsoldbus on April 21, 2021, 11:05:22 AM
Don't know if this helps in your situation but I had a nagging leak at a rounded corner on rear bedroom window of my bus. Not very good at running a caulk gun, I tried an "experiment". I masked really well around the edges on both sides, shook up a can of clear flex seal. Hit it one day and let it dry. Hit it again next day and peeled masking. 6 rain storms later no leak and you can't see the clear flexseal. Will see if hold up!!
Title: Re: Leaky Window Repair
Post by: sledhead on April 22, 2021, 04:02:39 AM
I do the same kinda thing with the tape but use a caulking gun instead and after I smooth out the caulking I remove the tape right away . use latex gloves cuz you will wear the caulking when you remove the tape . works great and because you take your time when putting on the tape it looks real good as well as it stops leaks

dave