How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof?

Ian Hill · 03-19-2012, 07:13 AM

Is it a common preventative maintenance for trailer roofs to have to be re-siliconed every few years?

thanks

Ian

Sean Marconette · 03-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Ian,
What length of trailer and what brand? TAG, GN?

Sean

jim powers · 03-19-2012, 12:41 PM

i have a 6 year old vintage and i redid a few spots last year,not the whole roof, mostly the rear corners

Phillip marvetz · 03-19-2012, 12:49 PM

I did my very old 44gn 4 years ago and it still looks fine.

njk53 · 03-19-2012, 01:59 PM

Do you guys out there recommend a specific brand of silicon material? If so what is the cost and how do you prep and apply the stuff. Our 35' goose neck is going to be due for a re-seal.

Phillip marvetz · 03-19-2012, 10:34 PM

I'm not sure if it was right or not but I bought some clear silicone down at the hardware store,, Ruffed up the old stuff with a wire brush and layed down a new bead. The trailer come out of L.A so the old stuff was really dried up.

Ian Hill · 03-20-2012, 02:56 PM

i have an MTI - 32 foot. brand new late last fall. it has a small leak, i will be repairing soon. i was just making a plan of maintenance more or less.

Ian

RacingRicki · 03-20-2012, 08:27 PM

I have had to reseal different trailers of mine. I used some kind of RV roof sealer but it didn't seem to hold up very well. It would get hard and crack.

Since then I found something better. Its called BondaFlex Sil 199 PG. You can use a regular caulking gun to apply it then spread it out with a putty knife. To prep the surface I used denatured alcohol on a rag. So far I am happy with the results.

I got some directly from the Vintage parts department. Search the Internet. I'll bet you can find a place to buy it or just call Vintage.

03-19-2012, 07:13 AM	#1
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? Is it a common preventative maintenance for trailer roofs to have to be re-siliconed every few years? thanks Ian

03-19-2012, 09:31 AM	#2
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958 Likes: 618 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? Ian, What length of trailer and what brand? TAG, GN? Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

03-19-2012, 12:41 PM	#3
jim powers Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manville nj Posts: 356 Likes: 183 Liked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? i have a 6 year old vintage and i redid a few spots last year,not the whole roof, mostly the rear corners

03-19-2012, 12:49 PM	#4
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? I did my very old 44gn 4 years ago and it still looks fine. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

03-19-2012, 01:59 PM	#5
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? Do you guys out there recommend a specific brand of silicon material? If so what is the cost and how do you prep and apply the stuff. Our 35' goose neck is going to be due for a re-seal. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

03-19-2012, 10:34 PM	#6
Phillip marvetz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lynden ,WA Posts: 820 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? I'm not sure if it was right or not but I bought some clear silicone down at the hardware store,, Ruffed up the old stuff with a wire brush and layed down a new bead. The trailer come out of L.A so the old stuff was really dried up. __________________ 2009 V/SA Record Holder

03-20-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
Ian Hill Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 216 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? i have an MTI - 32 foot. brand new late last fall. it has a small leak, i will be repairing soon. i was just making a plan of maintenance more or less. Ian

03-20-2012, 08:27 PM	#8
RacingRicki Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 106 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How often do you re-silicon your trailer roof? I have had to reseal different trailers of mine. I used some kind of RV roof sealer but it didn't seem to hold up very well. It would get hard and crack. Since then I found something better. Its called BondaFlex Sil 199 PG. You can use a regular caulking gun to apply it then spread it out with a putty knife. To prep the surface I used denatured alcohol on a rag. So far I am happy with the results. I got some directly from the Vintage parts department. Search the Internet. I'll bet you can find a place to buy it or just call Vintage. __________________ RacingRicki