Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Airstream Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums > Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-05-2018, 09:20 AM   #1
2 Rivet Member
 
DilmoreFarms's Avatar
 
1984 31' Excella
brandon , Mississippi
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 26
Anyone know what this in in our windows?

It is small beads and are colored different shades of brown and black.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_7186.jpg
Views:	91
Size:	229.4 KB
ID:	307895  
DilmoreFarms is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-05-2018, 10:54 AM   #2
Rivet Master
 
Belegedhel's Avatar
 
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston , Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,320
This is a common phenomen in older trailers.

My conclusion is that it is "elastomeric strain crystallization." Some folks will opine that it is dessicant that has turned amber because it has reached saturation, but I did find an article supporting my theory that if you squeeze an elastomer between two panes of glass and then run it through 20 years of hot and cool cycles, the black rubber potting will extrude out into those funky amber crystals. I cited that article somewhere on these forums, but can't find it again.

Anyway, it may be weird looking, but it is non-threatening, and the only way to "fix" it is to rebuild your window. If you don't have any reason to rebuild the window (ie., fog or liquid between the panes), I would leave it alone.

good luck!
Belegedhel is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-05-2018, 02:20 PM   #3
Rivet Master
 
Belegedhel's Avatar
 
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston , Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,320
Here is the more detailed answer, post #10.

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f164...s-97917-2.html
Belegedhel is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Trying to find someone to help us replace part of our subfloor!Anyone know a company? Watkins2292 Interior Restoration Forum 1 01-02-2018 02:20 PM
hello, I was wondering if anyone here is from Las Vegas and know of anyone that rents kikiboi Our Community 6 01-05-2014 03:52 PM
Anyone know how to put in porthole windows? Lisa D Windows & Screens 4 05-07-2009 07:27 AM
Windows, windows, windows... Balquin Windows & Screens 4 07-04-2006 06:35 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:14 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.