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05-02-2011, 08:52 AM
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Head out
2007 25' Classic
Villa Ridge
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1
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Gasket lubricant
What is the best lubricant product to apply to the front window gaskets?
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05-02-2011, 08:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB International
Los Angeles
, California
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 731
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Went to Camping World and they recommend a pure silicon spray to apply via a paper towel or rag. Looking forward to hearing what the pros recommend.
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2010 Toyota Tundra CrewMax, 5.7L V8, 4x4
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05-02-2011, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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I'd trust Lewster ... http://www.airforums.com/forums/f454...tml#post439162
You'll find fantastic fan covers will stick after a while too. That's a little more precarious to approach. Don't dimple the end cap!
What is your 'Stream year & model?
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05-02-2011, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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And welcome to the forum by the way!
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05-02-2011, 09:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 30' Classic
Burlington
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 2,743
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I use this product.
303 Products, Inc.: 303 Aerospace Protectant
You can often find it at places that sell marine supplies.
If, after long storage, I have a window sticking to its gasket despite use of this product, I
pull the widow open with a suction cup. The type that has a vacuum release. I think it is safer than trying to pry the glass open - although I initially did that using popsicle sticks! I'm afraid prying might break the window, although I'm sure it is tempered glass.
I have Fantastic fans with power openers. Quite often the first time I want to use them, they stick and cannot be opened by the motor. In that case I just help the motor along a bit by applying a light pressure to the manual opener knob at the same time the motor is turning it.
Occasionally it still doesn't want to open, so then I reverse the motor to close the lid down tight, t hen try to open again - so far, that has always worked on one try!
Brian,
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2005 Classic 30'
Hensley Arrow / Centramatics
2008 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD,4x4,Crew Cab, Diesel, Leer cap.
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05-02-2011, 10:23 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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lube
All the exterior gaskets should be lubed with "silicone spray". Apply a genereous amout, leave it in place for a couple od days, and then wipe the gaskets with a cotton rag. Repeat every year or so.
The reefer door daskets should also be lubed the same way.
A small amount can also be sprayed on the ceiling vent gaskets.
Andy
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05-02-2011, 10:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,809
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X2 on the 303. It works great!
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05-02-2011, 11:02 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Are you installing the windows ?
If you need lubricant to help it slide as you install, soap works best on anything rubber.
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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05-02-2011, 11:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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X3 on the 303! Use it on LOTs of stuff. Love it.
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