Sealing windows

Hi all
I'd like to finish off the edge between my side windows and the canopy with some type of caulking. I've use Geoff Combs adhesive and have finished the cabin top with paint (no headliner). I'm tempted to just use black silicon, but there are other products like urethane and rubber butyl caulks.

What have other in this situation used?

Thx

Rick
#40956
Southampton, Ont

If you are referring to the gap on the outside of the window, most of that gap was filled with Lord adhesive when the windows were glued in place. I did add a bit of micro, then used two layers of fiberglass to cover the seams.

It did take a bit of work to add some micro and smooth these back into the contour of the cabin cover. Two years later and I don't have any cracking around my windows.

I know several builders that have done similar solutions as I did and none of us have any visible cracks.

Windows

Oops, sorry Bob, meant on the interior side.
Rick

Rick I just used any silicone caulk once the painting the interior is finished.


Thanks

Ray

I used SikaFlex 295UV.

Bought it from these guys locally:

http://www.merrittsupply.com/produc...uv-resistant-marine-adhesive-and-sealant.aspx

Lenny

Larkrv10 said:

Oops, sorry Bob, meant on the interior side.
Rick

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I have a headliner, but I botched up cutting the window opening. For those reading, don't cut the headliner window opening until you finish the windows. The outer fiberglass layer I added changed the geometry of the window.

Since the molding around the window is black and the window adhesive made a good joint, I just used some flat black paint to get rid of all the pink spots. It's not perfect, but you almost have to be an inch or two away to see the difference.