Window sealant advice

[dash300]

On another Forum posters were suggesting avoid Capt.Tolleys creeping crack cure. I was just about to
use some on a very small window weep. Anything else anyone would recommend rather than a complete re-seal.

 

[theoldsalt]

Dash300,

I think it depends where the leak is. I have not read these criticisms but I have read of it's successful use.

If between the metal frame and the grp I have used clear silicon.

 

[V1701]

I've used it on small window leaks & grab rail on coachroof with good results, no issues with it. Have a roll of kitchen paper to hand to wipe off any excess straight after you've applied it, it's very thin liquid. May need several applications...

 

[geoffatstanpit]

It needs a day or two to dry without any rain, otherwise it gets washed out. Given that, it's magic!

 

[Mistroma]

Yes, the main problem with creeping crack cure is that it won't work if water is trapped inside. I realised that many years ago. Unfortunately, most people use it when they spot a leak. You really need to remind yourself to apply it after a long spell of baking hot weather. Difficult to manage though. Not so much remembering, more of a problem getting a lot hot dry spell.

 

[dash300]

Yes, the main problem with creeping crack cure is that it won't work if water is trapped inside. I realised that many years ago. Unfortunately, most people use it when they spot a leak. You really need to remind yourself to apply it after a long spell of baking hot weather. Difficult to manage though. Not so much remembering, more of a problem getting a lot hot dry spell.

Long dry spell

 

[Ross D]

If it is dry I have heard you can use very cheap and thin super glue, works the same as Capt. Tolleys. However, if you want a flexible seal you can apply to wet glass and will stick to both the glass and the rubber trim, Plumbers Gold is amazing.

Our window rubbers were leaking and perished so we replaced them, but the new rubber seals didn't grip the glass quite as tight in the corners, they filled up and leaked more than the old knackered rubbers. We glued around the rubber and glass with Plumbers Gold, it was so wet that the sealant was pushing water out as I pumped it in. It sticks and sets in the wet, so the main down side is it is virtually impossible to clean off if it goes in the wrong place, you can't even smooth off with a wet finger as it simply sticks to you.

Ross

 

[rivonia]

Try CT1 it works and will set even under water. Easy to clean off before it sets