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Old 05-21-2017, 01:03 PM   #1
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Caulk Dynaflex, Gray

The 5' metal strip running between the Airstream name and the front window, has a couple spaces between the strip and siding that I want to caulk. Rather than pay 3 times the price of the caulk for shipping, I am wondering if DAP Dynaflex, Gray, will suffice without hurting anything. It is labeled "Silicone Tough"......
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The 5' metal strip running between the Airstream name and the front window, has a couple spaces between the strip and siding that I want to caulk. Rather than pay 3 times the price of the caulk for shipping, I am wondering if DAP Dynaflex, Gray, will suffice without hurting anything. It is labeled "Silicone Tough"......
I have used the Dynaflex .. it is not really flexible and tends to open up by gaps. But if you have enough build, that problem is not as severe. I prefer the "Arsenal" sold by Airstream.. there are other places that sell it...
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I have used the Dynaflex .. it is not really flexible and tends to open up by gaps. But if you have enough build, that problem is not as severe. I prefer the "Arsenal" sold by Airstream.. there are other places that sell it...
I guess I will bite the bullet and order fm AS...paying $25 for a $8 tube of caulk...oh well. She is worth it, I guess. I was looking at Arsenal and will go with it. Many thanks for your note.
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You can get Tempro 116 at big box stores. Not sure if they still call it Vulkem, but it is a polyurethane caulk like Vulkem.
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Was hoping there was something else out there. Will go out tomorrow and check. Many thanks to u all.....
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