Date:         Tue, 14 Jul 2015 10:52:55 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Water entry ?
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
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Sun exposure will degrade it. It's not intended to seal in exposed areas, caulk is for that. It's been fine and flexible under bolt heads and sealing the antenna for about four years now.  Use it where the sun don't shine!

There are more expensive moldable sealants for exposed use.  VW used something similar but white under the top bolts and hinge bolts, and under the canvas to seal the roof ridge edges. You can see it if you look from the outside of the van. It's stickier and still flexible after 30 years, I'd like to know what that was!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: mcneely4@cox.net [mailto:mcneely4@cox.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 10:43 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Stuart MacMillan
Subject: Re: Water entry ?

The description says, "Not for use outdoors."  Any comment on that?  Water might erode it over time?  UV sensitive?  Just wondering about your experience in the applications you suggest.  mcneely

---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: 
> It's likely coming in from the antenna, where it goes into the 
> cockpit.  The grommet there usually is rotten, and I use this material to seal it:
> http://tinyurl.com/n9onp8h
> 
> This is a permanently flexible moldable putty that you will find many 
> uses for on the Vanagon. I use it under the bolts entering the pop top as well.
> 
> Stuart
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On 
> Behalf Of Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 10:16 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Water entry ?
> 
> We (www.slowcarfasthouse.com) just passed through major rainstorm. As 
> I was driving I felt water on my left foot. Seems to be entering all 
> the way forward on the bulkhead in the left corner. Any suggestions 
> for me to locate and stop this?  May explain why carpet under floor mat has been damp lately.

--
David McNeely