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rustydog


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Hi gang, wondering if you can help find best waterproof tape seal to put over where silicon keeps cracking. Kind regards Rustydog

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I've used Eternabond tape quite successfully.

Have had some on the roof of the canopy on our vehicle covering holes from previous owner (Telstra) & along a seam. Has been on there for over 8 years now & still doing the job. It has seen the harsh hot climate of the top end for a number of years & never needed any attention.

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Peter, The best way to permanently seal caravan shell joins is with Butyl Tape. (always).

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Also strongly recommend  Eternabond tape after using it several years ago

Laurie



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Yep Eternabond for me, butyl tape will/can dry out even when used as it was intended (sealing glass in Aluminium windows).

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A picture of the problem area or a better description may make it easier to give the answer you are looking for....

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