bferg Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 I am faced with a leak on two seams of my smooth side aluminum car hauler. The seams are vertical. The skin is aluminum held together by a 3M VHB tape with no rivets or brads. These two seams are obviously separated on the outside, but there is also evidence of damage on the inside walls. The trailer was made in Canada and the nearest dealer is 800 miles away from where I live, so I have no support from the mfg's dealer.Should I just run some silicone along the seams on the outside and hope for the best OR began tearing out from the inside in order to repair any damaged stud, etc. Even if I work from the inside I am still faced with the separated skins.What are your thoughts? Pushing it off in the lake is not an option (at this time)!Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHinson Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I don't know the best way to fix it, but I suggest you find a motorhome/RV dealer in your area. Their personnel will be quite familiar with the best way to make this type of repair. They do this sort of work on a fairly regular basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) You might try one of these products. ............................................................................................................................................................................... SEM 39357 - Flexible Urethane Foam 3M Automix Flexible Foam - 08463Lord Fusor 121 or 124 Flexible Foam Edited May 8, 2013 by Larry Schramm (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithbrother Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I would personally stay away from silicone. Maybe test some SEAM SEALER, a good automotive paint store will have a quality product. I would think you need something that remains somewhat flexible. IMO.Test before going hog wild, I wish you well. I also would check with a good RV builder/service center,like Matt suggested.Dale in Indy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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