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07-23-2016, 09:05 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1961 16' Bambi
1967 17' Caravel
Currently Looking...
Tempe
, Arizona
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 35
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Help -Window glass sticking to seal
I installed all new rubber seals/gasket to the window frames in my Caravel but now my glass is sticking to it so the windows can't open. I have finally got them separated but I don't want to leave the windows cracked open.
What should I apply so they don't stick????? I did order the correct seals from Vintage Trailer Supply and they are a perfect fit. It is hot in AZ but this is crazy.
Suggestions welcome.
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07-23-2016, 09:13 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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303 aerospace uv protectant
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07-23-2016, 09:19 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2009 25' FB Flying Cloud
1973 31' Sovereign
Mount Angel
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 259
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Repeating Rich: 303, again and again and again. Ours now open easily, but I read this treatment should be performed annually. When stuck, open from the outside using a credit card, or like device. Ours were superheated in the closed position, in a fire. This worked for us, but did loose 2 seals before asking for advice.
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07-24-2016, 07:21 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
1967 17' Caravel
Currently Looking...
Tempe
, Arizona
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 35
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Thank you for confirming the use of 303 aerospace uv protectant. I will start looking for some today! This has been a very unique experience. Thank goodness I still have some of the window seal material left. I may have to re-do one or 2 areas prior to applying the non-stick. I really appreciate both replies.
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07-24-2016, 07:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Newberg
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Any pure silicon spray will work. I've heard good things about 303, which is available on Amazon, but I have Silicon and it works. It takes some repeated applications, and I clean the seals first with a little dish soap and water on a paper towel, then spray the silicon on a paper towel and apply.
Mike
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07-24-2016, 07:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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303 or silicon, I have used both and both work. Use often for best results.
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07-24-2016, 08:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Greenbrae
, California
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 89
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I use Vaseline. Works good
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07-24-2016, 09:35 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 30' Classic
The Beautiful Mountains Of Southwest
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 228
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
303 aerospace uv protectant
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 X2!!! 
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07-24-2016, 10:18 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 23' International
Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 168
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Window poppers are another great solution. Even with silicon, ours are still hard to open and these work great to break the seal. Not sure if they fit older Airstreams. Might want to check before ordering.
http://www.seeyoudowntheroad.com/window-poppers/
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07-24-2016, 10:58 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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Or use your drivers license to stick between the window and the seal to help you open them.
I know, high tech...
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07-24-2016, 10:58 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2008 25' Safari FB SE
london
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 16
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I've used Armour All and apply it annually.
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07-24-2016, 11:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Newtown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 315
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I've cleaned and lubed mine a number of times, and they still stick. After I gave up, and the seals got covered with dirt and pollen, they work fine.
Bruce
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07-24-2016, 11:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Glendale
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 152
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As you can see, this is a common fact of Airstream life. All of the suggestions are helpful.
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07-24-2016, 11:09 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB International
Farmville
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 73
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I second this.
These do work well. I have installed 5.
Quote:
Originally Posted by FollySteve
Window poppers are another great solution. Even with silicon, ours are still hard to open and these work great to break the seal. Not sure if they fit older Airstreams. Might want to check before ordering.
http://www.seeyoudowntheroad.com/window-poppers/ |
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07-24-2016, 11:26 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1977 31' Sovereign
Lynnwood
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 311
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Use baby powder. Keeps windows from sticking to weatherstrips on your Airstream and lubricates door glass run channels in your car. Works like a champ. Baby powder is a must-have for every tool box.
Believe it or not, talcum is a lubricant.
Tom
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07-24-2016, 11:27 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1988 32.5' Airstream 325
WhereIam
, Left Coast Proud
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 437
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Just another thing that Airstream has been screwing up for decades and seemingly has no intention of ever fixing. Windows that stick. Tell me again why we think this is the best RV ever? We have windows that I cannot open at all, and Windows that even my Chris struggles to open, or shut for that matter. You would think that after this many decades Airstream would have fixed it. So why haven't they? I don't think they give a crap.
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07-24-2016, 11:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1969 29' Ambassador
brooksville
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,270
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I use silicone spray, works very well. You can pick it up at any hardware store.
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07-24-2016, 11:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Livingston
, Full time traveler
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 212
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Another vote for vaseline.
Another vote for vaseline.
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07-24-2016, 11:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1988 32.5' Airstream 325
WhereIam
, Left Coast Proud
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 437
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silverflames
I use silicone spray, works very well. You can pick it up at any hardware store.
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Chris says a dry silicone, or graphite powder works best.
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07-24-2016, 12:36 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 14
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We find that Silicon spray works fine, easy. BEST one we ever used is WD40 Silicon [not the oil]. Black and yellow can, flip top with permanently affixed nozzel. Regularly apply to all metal on metal [awning slides, etc] all windows, the window opening slides, and the metal flip up fasteners at screw-on. Great for all hinges, and of course, the hitch and trailer jack. Can find at Walmart, not in the oil dept, but separately, usually in the auto section. Home Depot also carries it, both about $6.
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