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Old 01-20-2019, 08:07 AM   #21
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Never use silicone on an Aluminum RV. Use polyurethane based sealants instead.
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So would you seal them with silicon? Thanks!
Tempro (Vulkem) or polyurethane caulk. Silicone is generally not used on Airstreams for this application. Could also use Alcoa Gutterseal or Silkaflex,
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