Thanks for your video. I was looking for a sealant to replace the deteriorated rubber below the tailgate window of our van. The specs for the Loctite Roof and Flashing Polyurethane Sealant really fills the bill for the specs I was looking for. I just bought a tube today for the job. BTW, thanks for trying to be through with your explanations to help first timers.
I believe the "foam" is meant to support the windshield while the urethane adhesive cures, but I've always considered it as a dam. You could've bought a roll of universal windshield trim/ glass seal (25' is about $30) that could've been embedded in the sealant you used, which not only would've simplified the process but would've given professional results as well.
I was hoping you would show yourself applying the polyurethane. I just wanted to know if you can shape it, like you can with silicone ? With silicone, as you likely know, you can lick your finger or dip it in water, and run your finger along the silicone, and get a nice smooth even finish. Can you do this with polyurethane ? You sort of alluded to the fact in your video, that mineral spirits will remove it from paint etc, but if you dip your fingers in mineral spirits, can you then shape the polyurethane the way you'd like it to look. I haven't used the stuff in a long time, but I believe it's very very sticky, and gets all over the place, so I'm trying to find out what to expect, and what to do, so I can shape the material to get the look I want. Maybe you can advise me here ?
Yes, you can shape it easily by wetting your finger with mineral spirits. However, in the process, if you get mineral spirits on the area you are adhering to, the urethane won’t stick to it.
Sir! Not to rush you but I have an urgent question. I have a torn Batman 1989 polyurethane mask and was wondering if this roof sealant would be good enough to seal the tear. (I have already applied it by the way)
It’s a sealant, not an adhesive so it’s not the strongest product you can use. But, I think it should work well for your application depending on the nature of the damage, the type of material being repaired, how the surfaces are prepared, and how the sealant is applied. I imagine you could apply the product to the back side and maybe use a reinforcement like patching a bicycle tube. Test the following trick first on something else: Try using wax paper over the sealant so you can smooth it out, let fully cure, than peal off the wax paper. I’ve used the wax paper trick successively with Gorilla Construction Adhesive. Best of luck with your project. Using wax paper to help apply caulking th-cam.com/video/o1PXM2YFr40/w-d-xo.html
@@hakunamatataadventurebus5944 well, the tear in the mask is less than 2 inches long and the mask itself is made out of polyurethane the same material in the product. I have already taken your advice and put an elastic patch on the inside of the tear. Let me know if this is good enough, and thanks
Gosh, this was a long time ago. I think over night for full cure. Check out what I found at Lowe's PL Roof & Flashing 10-oz Black Paintable Polyurethane Caulk www.lowes.com/pd/LOCTITE-PL-Roof-Flashing-10-oz-Black-Paintable-Polyurethane-Caulk/1002441008
So, here's my opinion on screws versus rivets: I'm not a fan of pop rivets and I think it's generally easier to work with screws. Screws are removable so if something doesn't go right during installation, they can be easily removed. Rivets will sometimes get stuck while setting them and not pull in the metal. The bus was originally built with screws so it's also a form of conformance.
A half hour is gone from my life waiting to watch a polyurethane bead being applied to a windshield. Never did see that part of this repair. Did you actually do this work? Is this your bus? Do you believe in magic?
Thank you for your comment! Yes, I know I ramble on. But, I like to share my knowledge and experiences as best as I can. Putting together high quality videos is pretty hard for me to do and editing takes a lot of time that I don't have. Live long and prosper my friend! :)
Thanks for your video. I was looking for a sealant to replace the deteriorated rubber below the tailgate window of our van. The specs for the Loctite Roof and Flashing Polyurethane Sealant really fills the bill for the specs I was looking for. I just bought a tube today for the job. BTW, thanks for trying to be through with your explanations to help first timers.
Wow, you just made my day, thank you!❤️
This guy is super lonely he made me spend the whole day with him...
I believe the "foam" is meant to support the windshield while the urethane adhesive cures, but I've always considered it as a dam. You could've bought a roll of universal windshield trim/ glass seal (25' is about $30) that could've been embedded in the sealant you used, which not only would've simplified the process but would've given professional results as well.
Thanks!
I was hoping you would show yourself applying the polyurethane. I just wanted
to know if you can shape it, like you can with silicone ? With silicone, as you
likely know, you can lick your finger or dip it in water, and run your finger along
the silicone, and get a nice smooth even finish.
Can you do this with polyurethane ? You sort of alluded to the fact in your video,
that mineral spirits will remove it from paint etc, but if you dip your fingers in
mineral spirits, can you then shape the polyurethane the way you'd like it to look.
I haven't used the stuff in a long time, but I believe it's very very sticky, and gets
all over the place, so I'm trying to find out what to expect, and what to do, so I
can shape the material to get the look I want. Maybe you can advise me here ?
Yes, you can shape it easily by wetting your finger with mineral spirits. However, in the process, if you get mineral spirits on the area you are adhering to, the urethane won’t stick to it.
How did the polyurethane hold up after 3 years?
It’s the same as when applied.
So u put the tape below that sealant & between the metal of the vehicle right !?
I put the tape on to mask the edges so the cleanup is easier. It’s the same concept as using masking tape while painting.
Also just wandering wouldn’t it be hard to take out that sealant out when it gives up or when u want to replace the windshield for example ??
Yes, it’s pretty tough to cut. There are special tools for this.
Sir! Not to rush you but I have an urgent question. I have a torn Batman 1989 polyurethane mask and was wondering if this roof sealant would be good enough to seal the tear. (I have already applied it by the way)
It’s a sealant, not an adhesive so it’s not the strongest product you can use. But, I think it should work well for your application depending on the nature of the damage, the type of material being repaired, how the surfaces are prepared, and how the sealant is applied. I imagine you could apply the product to the back side and maybe use a reinforcement like patching a bicycle tube. Test the following trick first on something else: Try using wax paper over the sealant so you can smooth it out, let fully cure, than peal off the wax paper. I’ve used the wax paper trick successively with Gorilla Construction Adhesive. Best of luck with your project.
Using wax paper to help apply caulking
th-cam.com/video/o1PXM2YFr40/w-d-xo.html
@@hakunamatataadventurebus5944 well, the tear in the mask is less than 2 inches long and the mask itself is made out of polyurethane the same material in the product. I have already taken your advice and put an elastic patch on the inside of the tear. Let me know if this is good enough, and thanks
Just hand the mask over to Robin and tell him to fix it.
Kindly give me opinion about worst smell of sealant, how will it go...
There’s a slight smell when applying but none when cured.
How long did this take to dry toughly
Gosh, this was a long time ago. I think over night for full cure.
Check out what I found at Lowe's PL Roof & Flashing 10-oz Black Paintable Polyurethane Caulk www.lowes.com/pd/LOCTITE-PL-Roof-Flashing-10-oz-Black-Paintable-Polyurethane-Caulk/1002441008
@@hakunamatataadventurebus5944 over night? Wow online it says a full week haha
Where do you buy this i got a window leak i wanna use it for
www.lowes.com/pd/LOCTITE-PL-Roof-and-Flashing-10-oz-Black-Paintable-Polyurethane-Caulk/1002441008
Walmart
Good video..were rivets instead of screws an option?
So, here's my opinion on screws versus rivets: I'm not a fan of pop rivets and I think it's generally easier to work with screws. Screws are removable so if something doesn't go right during installation, they can be easily removed. Rivets will sometimes get stuck while setting them and not pull in the metal. The bus was originally built with screws so it's also a form of conformance.
Faster dude. Just faster.
Thanks!
Why talk that much if the point is explain what people want to know, thats why we are here....omg
Thanks!
A half hour is gone from my life waiting to watch a polyurethane bead being applied to a windshield. Never did see that part of this repair. Did you actually do this work? Is this your bus? Do you believe in magic?
Sorry, I work alone and only have two hands. I do my best to make helpful videos with what I’ve got.
But a yeah did this sag any I am told it takes a week to set properly so yeah I like the bus and nice paint on it too
It did not sag. The cure time was a day or so.
Just use a sealant meant for windshields and be done with it.
And, which sealant would this be? Thanks!
@@hakunamatataadventurebus5944 3m
LOL! Too many stories and not getting to the point of sealing the windshield.
Thank you for your comment! Yes, I know I ramble on. But, I like to share my knowledge and experiences as best as I can. Putting together high quality videos is pretty hard for me to do and editing takes a lot of time that I don't have. Live long and prosper my friend! :)
1/2 an hour .......really .
Thanks!