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There are now so many sealants/adhesives around from a variety of different manufacturers that I am thoroughly confused.
I am about to fit a new Thetford Access Door type 3 - otherwise known as the door that lets you remove the toilet cassette from outside of the van. There was an argument with a sticky-out bit on a gatepost that wasn't visible in the dark while doing a complex vehicle reshuffle on a mate's driveway.
The instructions just say fill the groove in the door frame with sealant, without specifying what sort to use. It is purely a sealant function required - the door is screwed in place, so no adhesive property required.
It's to go in a steel panel van side.
Any specific recommendations? On the face of it, I would guess that almost any sealant rated for outdoor use would do, but very happy to be guided in the right direction.
It's a black door in a dark red surround, so there is some sense in looking for a black or at least dark coloured sealant, but if done with care, I don't think it will be very visible anyway.
Grateful for any suggestions. Also for any fitting tips or things to watch out for from anyone who has fitted these doors before as a replacement.
I have Screwfix, Halfords, B&Q & a builders merchant local to me.
I am about to fit a new Thetford Access Door type 3 - otherwise known as the door that lets you remove the toilet cassette from outside of the van. There was an argument with a sticky-out bit on a gatepost that wasn't visible in the dark while doing a complex vehicle reshuffle on a mate's driveway.
The instructions just say fill the groove in the door frame with sealant, without specifying what sort to use. It is purely a sealant function required - the door is screwed in place, so no adhesive property required.
It's to go in a steel panel van side.
Any specific recommendations? On the face of it, I would guess that almost any sealant rated for outdoor use would do, but very happy to be guided in the right direction.
It's a black door in a dark red surround, so there is some sense in looking for a black or at least dark coloured sealant, but if done with care, I don't think it will be very visible anyway.
Grateful for any suggestions. Also for any fitting tips or things to watch out for from anyone who has fitted these doors before as a replacement.
I have Screwfix, Halfords, B&Q & a builders merchant local to me.