[BobbyW]

The portable covered garages are an excellent idea. It will give you the protection you need and decrease the temperatures inside for working in the hot sun.

There is no reason to not stop the leaks now though. It would be a real shame to damage the new work and help along the damage that has already occurred.

Usually when we say "save the polishing for last", it is just for cosmetic reasons. It is just natural to want to start making it shiney first, which should be the last step in the restoration. Sealing the shell is a must do and one of the first things you should do as part of the restoration process and there is no reason to save that step for last. If the water is making its way to the inside of the shell, you can bet its soaking the insulation and damaging the perimeter wood flooring.

Order a couple of tubes of Vulkem or Par-Bond and stop that water now. Also check and replace any window or door seals at this time. Check around the clearance lights also.

Best Regards;
-BobbyWright