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03-25-2021, 10:50 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
Williamsburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 18
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Bumper compartment lid
We have a 2018 TT 27 foot and have experienced repeated problems with the bumper lid rubber cover peeling off. It’s the gray rubber that says Airstream, see pic during warranty we had the factory try to fix it within a year it was coming off again.Any ideas out there? Thanks
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03-25-2021, 07:57 PM
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Site Team
2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,555
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Maybe some clear silicon will keep it down? Or silkaflex?
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03-25-2021, 08:04 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Replace it with one from Aqua Marine deck. I’ve had them for years without issue.
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06-08-2021, 12:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2004 25' International CCD
2012 25' International
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
slaton
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 58
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did you fix that rubber
Hi, i have the same prob on my '19, T.B. 27'. The rubber logo mat is pulling up from all sides, i would like to re-glue it.
purchased from orig owner and AS informed her it was a factory mess-up??
Did you find a suitable glue / solution for your mat? i would like to fix mine, but i'm sure that a special glue or epoxy is needed. apparently AS did not use a suitable product to correct the problem. Do you know what they used?
appreciate any help,
thanks!!
gregg
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06-08-2021, 01:44 PM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,058
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Try Gorilla Glue's Heavy Duty Construction Adhesive found at hardware store everywhere.
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06-09-2021, 07:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 25' International CCD
2012 25' International
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
slaton
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 58
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Thanks! ill try the gorilla glue .
gregg
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06-09-2021, 09:21 AM
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Everyday is a GIFT !!
2015 30' Classic
Collins
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,040
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
Replace it with one from Aqua Marine deck. I’ve had them for years without issue.
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I did the same. And they work great.
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06-11-2021, 11:46 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 25' International CCD
2012 25' International
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
slaton
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 58
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Thank you!!!
Will give it a try
Gregg
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10-18-2022, 02:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 27' International
Neptune Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 39
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How did you get the perfect size? It looks great!
NN
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10-18-2022, 03:02 PM
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Rivet Master 
2021 20' Caravel
Plaistow
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 714
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Does that Gorilla glue expand while drying ?
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10-18-2022, 03:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2020 25' Globetrotter
Hillsdale
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 340
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saluda372
Does that Gorilla glue expand while drying ?
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It does, and is almost a little foamy in my experience.
I think if I were going to use gorilla glue, I would get a piece of wood that covers it length and width-wise and clamp it down, or place bricks or something heavy all along it to limit the expansion of the glue.
SPP
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10-19-2022, 04:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2021 20' Caravel
Plaistow
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 714
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Good stuff but I dislike the fact it expands.
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10-19-2022, 05:35 AM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 6,443
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Not sure if the Gorilla Glue you are talking about is the same stuff that woodworkers use, but when I had my wood shop we did some testing with the stuff and found that it was not nearly as strong as other adhesives out there.
The foaming action helps Gorilla Glue bond across small gaps, but it also causes a weaker joint. There are other adhesives out there which are non-foaming and have higher strength.
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10-19-2022, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1988 32' Excella
Robbinsville
, New Jersey
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,739
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I would probably glue it down or use 3M tape and add some rivets with stainless steel washers. It's not remotely close to being a water tight area.
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06-02-2023, 03:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2022 25' International
NEW PRAGUE
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 756
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Bumper compartment lid
Quote:
Originally Posted by GMFL
Replace it with one from Aqua Marine deck. I’ve had them for years without issue.
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I love the looks of your bumper upgrade/fix, but I cannot find this specific deck on the Aqua Marine Deck website. I think this fix would look much better than any additional glue or adhesive trying to fix the OEM Airstream deck. Any help in finding this solution would be much appreciated!
https://www.aquamarinedeck.com
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02-10-2025, 01:15 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2023 27' International
Banner Elk
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 13
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May I ask what you ordered and in what measurements? So many pads on the website and don’t see yours. Thanks.
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02-10-2025, 01:16 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2023 27' International
Banner Elk
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2023
Posts: 13
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I’m watching this. Couldn’t find it on the site either.
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