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 Mar 10 2010, 09:51 PM
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 Group: SBMCC Club Members Posts: 355 Joined: 2-September 09 From: N.E. Essex Member No.: 15,524 Vehicle: VW LT46 Ex Ambulance  |
Hello
I have left myself a narrow gap that I now need to get some silicone sealer in. See here Link Any suggestions? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Biggles -------------------- Boat build blog http://boatbuildblog.blogspot.com/ follow my boat build and fit out.
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Mar 10 2010, 10:09 PM
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What about syringes? All shapes and sizes can be bought from boots pharmacy.
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Mar 10 2010, 10:20 PM
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Group: SBMCC Club Members Posts: 355 Joined: 2-September 09 From: N.E. Essex Member No.: 15,524 Vehicle: VW LT46 Ex Ambulance |
It has to be moderated first. It should be there now.
I will bare that one in mind. Biggles This post has been edited by telshador: Mar 10 2010, 11:03 PM
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Mar 11 2010, 12:36 AM
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Group: SBMCC Club Members Posts: 152 Joined: 20-February 10 From: worksop, north nott's Member No.: 16,905 Vehicle: 1980 vw t25/54 iveco daily 35s12 |
this is the kind of challenge i get pretty often.
get hold of some silicone tube as used in fish tanks for air etc, connect that to the end of a new gun nozzle and it gives you a long thin flexible tube to get into tight spaces. wrap plenty of insulating tape over the joint so the pressure from the gun cant pop the tube off and make a sticky mess. cut the end of the silicone tube at about 45 degrees and the sealant should almost finish itself to a decent standard if you have a steady enough hand and a bit of confidence. if the tube alone isn't stiff enough to get good control, tape a splint of wood or steel to it so you have full control over the end. good luck with it. -------------------- [size="5"]iveco daily drivers side seat base wanted
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Mar 11 2010, 07:32 AM
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 Tinker Group: SBMCC Club Members Posts: 626 Joined: 3-February 04 From: West Wales Member No.: 55 Vehicle: Mercedes 709d Ex-library Van |
I've never used it but I have seen a 'sealer tape' used at the local caravan/motorhome dealer repair shop. The guy stuck one end to a pole, placed it into position then used the pole to finish the seal he said that they use it all the time as it saves a lot of internal dismantling which is often impossible. I'll try and find out what it is called
Great Blog by the way, looking good This post has been edited by tinker: Mar 11 2010, 07:34 AM -------------------- Tinker 'Those who wander are not necessarily lost' |
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Mar 11 2010, 07:42 AM
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Iv got the same thing in my bathroom. Im going to use masking tape to both side to keep the mastic of the finished surface then with a small nozzle force the mastic into the gap, wipe down with a wet finger and if it needs it again go over it straight away leave for about 5mins to start going off then pull the tape away, it will remove all excess and leave a nice straight line. if any ridges are left just go over it with a wet finger very lightly. Job done.
This is on my todo today list. |
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Mar 11 2010, 07:51 AM
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Group: SBMCC Club Members Posts: 355 Joined: 2-September 09 From: N.E. Essex Member No.: 15,524 Vehicle: VW LT46 Ex Ambulance |
QUOTE(rick emmingham @ Mar 11 2010, 12:36 AM)  this is the kind of challenge i get pretty often. get hold of some silicone tube as used in fish tanks for air etc, connect that to the end of a new gun nozzle and it gives you a long thin flexible tube to get into tight spaces. wrap plenty of insulating tape over the joint so the pressure from the gun cant pop the tube off and make a sticky mess. cut the end of the silicone tube at about 45 degrees and the sealant should almost finish itself to a decent standard if you have a steady enough hand and a bit of confidence. if the tube alone isn't stiff enough to get good control, tape a splint of wood or steel to it so you have full control over the end. good luck with it. This is pretty much what I had planed to try. Nice to see someone that's tried it this way. I will try later. Biggles -------------------- Boat build blog http://boatbuildblog.blogspot.com/ follow my boat build and fit out.
Camper van build blog http://kevskamper.blogspot.com/ ambulance to motorhome conversion Time lapse videos http://bigglesw.blip.tv/ mostly of narrowboat trips as well as other random stuff |
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Mar 19 2010, 06:44 PM
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Group: SBMCC Club Members Posts: 355 Joined: 2-September 09 From: N.E. Essex Member No.: 15,524 Vehicle: VW LT46 Ex Ambulance |
-------------------- Boat build blog http://boatbuildblog.blogspot.com/ follow my boat build and fit out.
Camper van build blog http://kevskamper.blogspot.com/ ambulance to motorhome conversion Time lapse videos http://bigglesw.blip.tv/ mostly of narrowboat trips as well as other random stuff |
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