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Post by glennv on Jun 29, 2013 19:59:47 GMT 10
I finally got back to attempting to repair my leaking roof over the last couple of days. Decided while I was up there, I would repair not only the offending seam, but a couple of others that were looking suspect. Scraped out the old sealant with a plastic paint scraper and chiselled it out, a little bit of finger nail here and there helped too. After removing as much of the old sealant as I could, I gave it a good wipe down with turps, then primer prep solvent to get rid of as much dirt and grease as I could. I then laid down a line of masking tape to contain the mess, and applied the sealant. Then used another plastic scraper to screed off the surplus, and then removed the tape. Images below ... well ... I think it looks pretty neat - but only time will tell if it keeps the water out I guess. Twas a grey old day in Melbourne today ... so not much contrast in the images.  You can see the poor condition of the paint on the roof in these photos, but I just dont have the ability to repaint at the moment ... In the photos you can also see some self tappers that have been used. This was done by Capricorn (well ... by Judd & Innes) who sold my father the van - and it leaked in these seams about 3 months after he took delivery. I can only guess they are trying to pull the seam together tighter to form a better seal. Well ... lets face it ... it lasted 40 years I guess. Here's hoping ... Glenn. |
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Post by glennv on Jul 3, 2013 15:13:21 GMT 10
Figured I had better post a more complete set of pictures for posterity.  |
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joe de limburger
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i am a bit surprised we have to pay the full fee up front for the coming meet in wangaratta
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Post by joe de limburger on May 2, 2016 19:48:19 GMT 10
its great to see what other people have done with the Capricorn iam still picking up as much info I can before starting anything drastic in the meantime iam just cleaning the alu trims etc
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joe de limburger
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i am a bit surprised we have to pay the full fee up front for the coming meet in wangaratta
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Post by joe de limburger on May 2, 2016 20:01:38 GMT 10
hi did you ever get any decals printed I need 2 for my van joe
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joe de limburger
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i am a bit surprised we have to pay the full fee up front for the coming meet in wangaratta
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Post by joe de limburger on May 4, 2016 18:17:52 GMT 10
hi glenv please send details of the Capricorn logo to joestorken@hotmail.com if you still have them thanks joe
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joe de limburger
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i am a bit surprised we have to pay the full fee up front for the coming meet in wangaratta
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Post by joe de limburger on May 20, 2016 20:19:56 GMT 10
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Post by greedy53 on May 20, 2016 21:09:21 GMT 10
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joe de limburger
In Training
i am a bit surprised we have to pay the full fee up front for the coming meet in wangaratta
Posts: 30
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Post by joe de limburger on Jun 25, 2016 20:41:15 GMT 10
hi I had stickers made, and fitted one on the back, just so that people knew what make van it was , will fit the front one when painting is done. rain!!!!!!!
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