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Old 10-30-2017, 10:42 AM   #21
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I've never used Eternabond. Just ordered a small roll. I was going to try it on a questionable caulk area Do I need to use their cleaner? Sounds like it helps make a chemical bond when you read the description, or can I use Simple Green and rubbing alcohol? I have the Dicor caulk but wanted to try this out. Better to just re-caulk? Perfect world would a guy be better off Eternabonding all the seams? Just curious. Thanks,
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I have two rolls of Eternabond... One white and one tan (matches). I used it to fasten my solar panel to the roof of my RV and to fasten the cable fasteners to the RV. I used their cleaner (just because). Don't use anything that will leave a residue. Don't put the tape anywhere you want to take it off. Once you press it down, it's there ETERNALLY. You can certainly use something else for a cleaner but I bought theirs because of where I was sticking this stuff to. Personally, I would use Eternabond instead of Dicor given the option.... BUT, remember, you have to roll it (put pressure on it) to activate the adhesive.
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Old 10-30-2017, 10:52 AM   #22
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Thanks. I'll order it as well. Appreciate the help.
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Old 10-30-2017, 01:40 PM   #23
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Was up on the roof of our new voltage last Thursday and found quite a few areas that needed attention, 3 alone around the vents where the screws hold them down, quality control not so good in my opinion
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I've never used Eternabond. Just ordered a small roll. I was going to try it on a questionable caulk area Do I need to use their cleaner? Sounds like it helps make a chemical bond when you read the description, or can I use Simple Green and rubbing alcohol? I have the Dicor caulk but wanted to try this out. Better to just re-caulk? Perfect world would a guy be better off Eternabonding all the seams? Just curious. Thanks,
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Hey Rusty,
I got both the cleaner and primer and used both for around an ugly caulk job around a vent and our living slide top as the window was leaking inside. I looked everywhere and figured that the top and rail seams were the culprit. Sealed them up with eternabond and rubbed in good with a wooden roller. Had a toad strangler few nights back and hooray no more leaks. In the future I will not use their cleaner as it is nothing but acetone according to the label, and expensive for such a small amount in the aerosol can. I will use the primer on the rest of the seams and vents. I bought 2 rolls, 1-4 inch and 1-2 inch. Very pleased with the finished product.
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Old 11-02-2017, 10:13 AM   #25
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Thanks Chrs. So basically, I'm better off going with the Eternabond than simply re-caulking, right?
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Old 11-02-2017, 11:48 AM   #26
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Thanks Chrs. So basically, I'm better off going with the Eternabond than simply re-caulking, right?
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It definitely lasts longer if applied correctly but it is difficult to remove if you need a bigger repair.

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Thanks Chrs. So basically, I'm better off going with the Eternabond than simply re-caulking, right?
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Rusty, this stuff is the best addition bar none in the sealant department for RVing. I did the research and watched all the YouTube videos, reviews and manufacturers claims and believe this will be the new sealant on virtually all factory roof models within 3 years. So easy to apply and lasts.

Go to eternabond YouTube channel and see for yourself. I wont use caulk again if I can use this stuff. When i did my slide roof the blobs of caulk were just that blobs. It took nothing to remove and clean then tape for a perfect seal. I will try to get pictures to post today if it doesn't rain.

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Thanks, that's what I'll do. Supplies just arrived via Amazon.
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Thanks, that's what I'll do. Supplies just arrived via Amazon.
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Before and after eternabond.

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before and after eternabond.

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I did the same thing after discovering a leak last year during a hurricane in Darlington, SC. Been using this stuff for several years - I always carry a roll with me.
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Glad to see someone found out what the Eternabond cleaner was...

I was going to tell you to save your money and use acetone.

I use OMG Everseal which is basically the same stuff. We use it a lot for repairs in the commercial roofing industry. Pricing looks to be very similar. With either one the key is getting the substrate clean and rolling it in with a roller for a good mechanical seal. I use a silicone roller, one of several different ones I own.

The Dicor stuff is okay, but sealants have a pretty limited exposure life, some are better than others.

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