Sikaflex.

[Deleted member 77519]

After some advice. I am going to replace the aging Dometic Fridge vents on my Sprinter. The new ones dont come with any solid gaskets so I got some Sikaflex 512. The instructions call for a bead thickness of no less than 2mm and to use spacers to achieve this. Am I correct in thinking that I just apply a thicker bead, tighten the screws until the outer vent part touches the spacers and leave to dry (wiping off excess of course). Do you give the screws an extra nip when all is dry? Or leave as is. Cheers.

 

[harrow]

Sikaflex 512 is an adhesive so as long as you don't want to take them off again ?

 

[Wooie1958]

If you use Sikaflex 512 you never get them off again without breaking them it`s a seriously strong adhesive


Aha, i see great minds think alike

 

[Deleted member 77519]

Thanks for halting my mistake. I'll save that for another job.

 

[Scotia]

Go onto the Silkaflex web, there it tells you what product is best for what application.

 

[Deleted member 77519]

Go onto the Silkaflex web, there it tells you what product is best for what application.

Cheers.

 

[Deleted member 77519]

Well still non the wiser having used the sikaflex search. All described as adhesives. Looks like Bathroom sealer for the job then. Or upvc window sealant.

 

[n brown]

nooo ! not silicone ! this stuff , not necessarily from this firm https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/pr...oV1mVXeBApqv7NIETfEuyIbx15tP35OwaAmBuEALw_wcB or just use any ''non-setting mastic' or butyl tape

 

[Deleted member 77519]

nooo ! not silicone ! this stuff , not necessarily from this firm https://www.sealantsonline.co.uk/pr...oV1mVXeBApqv7NIETfEuyIbx15tP35OwaAmBuEALw_wcB or just use any ''non-setting mastic' or butyl tape

Thankyou. I've just been chatting with my neighbour who is an interior/exterior decorater and he has just echoed your words. "Don't use silicone, it will attract black mould, use a mastic"

 

[mikeroch]

Most car spares outlets will have 'liquid gasket', comes in a tube which does the job but can be dismantled if needs be at a future date. Best deal on eBay today https://tinyurl.com/y5c9h4zf. half the price of Sikaflex (wonderful stuff but not for this job) and the tube will probably last the rest of your days!

 

[Canalsman]

I use Sikaflex EBT which is perfect for many tasks on the 'van.

It's a sealant and adhesive, flexible, non-permanent and available in clear, white and black.

Screwfix stock it.

As advised above do not use silicon sealant. It's hopeless.

 

[Deleted member 77519]

I use Sikaflex EBT which is perfect for many tasks on the 'van.

It's a sealant and adhesive, flexible, non-permanent and available in clear, white and black.

Screwfix stock it.

As advised above do not use silicon sealant. It's hopeless.

Thanks.