lennyhb Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Removed the solar brackets on my last van they were fixed with Sikaflex 291i, used a cheese wire lubricated with silicone remover. Silicon remover softeners Sika a bit, then used silicon remover and a blunt chisel to get the remainder off, could hardly see where they had been unless you knew they had been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hi Lenny, what sika remover did you use?sounds good? Fesspark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 fesspark - 2017-11-18 5:01 PM Hi Lenny, what sika remover did you use?sounds good? Fesspark Just used a Silicon remover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
globebuster Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 John52 - 2017-11-18 3:38 PM globebuster - 2017-11-17 5:41 PM I have very little experience of Plumbers Mait, . Obviously not - but that doesn't stop you pontificating on it does it (lol) Traditinally used to seal the soil pipe in the back of toilets, but I was once persuaded to use a modern plastic seal instead. It leaked - probably because the toilet is a piece of pottery - not precision machined like something you would use a modern plastic seal on. So I had to clean up the mess, remove the waste pipe, and refit it with Plumber's Mait. I have never used anything else since, and had no more problems. Since we trust plumbers mait to stop the contents of our toilets dripping down through the bathroom ceiling to the floors below, why would we not trust it to keep the rain out of the roof? 'Glue' that is suitable to use on a production line, after being tested and used on clean metal in factory conditions, is not necessarily the best product to use on a used van outdoors in DIY. Thats why I would rather trust mechanical fixings - because you have a much better idea how strong a nut and bolt is. Selective quoting again my little Troll? Did you actually read my last post? I have little experience of PM because I prefer to use other products - that doesn't mean I don't have knowledge of it....in fact I would say that's the reason why I don't use it. Your reply is a C and P from your numerous efforts to defend good old Plumbers Mait. We don't need a lecture from you on the virtues of said product - don't confuse your experience with knowledge, and more importantly don't encourage its use to others Fesspark asked about removing Sikaflex, not 'What cheap gloop should I use for a crap job' So why bother to reply in the first place - apart from doing a bit of trolling that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 John loves plumbers Mate and has it in his sandwiches at work. I enjoy reading his adventures with Plumbers Mate. Almost as good as the Black Pig and Captain Pugwash. Go for it John! To be serious for a moment, if I was in the market for a used motorhome and came across one that had been stripped of the “extras” I’d walk away as it leaves a state of disrepair, holes and other damage that has to be put right. But if a dealer accepts your van in that condition that their problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 “Plumber’s Mait” is an Evo-Stik product. It is a waterproof non-setting putty for sanitary joints, ideal for sealing spigot and socket joints in sanitary fittings i.e, W.C's and bidets, and rain water fittings i.e, downspouts. It is also useful for the bedding in of sinks and vanitory units prior to final sealing with a silicone sealant. Plumber's Mait will adhere to metal, PVC, vitrious enamels and ceramics. Its permanent flexibility allows for joint movement. There are other ‘plumber’s putty’ products, and this one http://www.geocel.co.uk/catalogue/single-applications/plumbing/trade-mate-plumba-putty mentions “...many other uses around the home, boat or caravan”. When it has been appropriate in the past I’ve used plumber’s putty - in fact it’s invaluable for domestic plumbing tasks involving ‘traditional’ components - but I’ve never found a use for it on a motorhome as it has normally been obvious that something else would be more suitable. Plumber’s putty is excellent for doing what it is most appropriate for, but it is not a constructional adhesive/sealant like Sikaflex and, although it could be employed for some motorhome-related tasks, when I’ve been working on my own motorhomes I’ve never identified a task where I’d choose to use plumber’s putty even though I still have a tub of “Plumber’s Mait” in my garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 keninpalamos - 2017-11-21 7:03 AM John loves plumbers Mate and has it in his sandwiches at work. I enjoy reading his adventures with Plumbers Mate. Almost as good as the Black Pig and Captain Pugwash. Go for it John! To be serious for a moment, if I was in the market for a used motorhome and came across one that had been stripped of the “extras” I’d walk away as it leaves a state of disrepair, holes and other damage that has to be put right. But if a dealer accepts your van in that condition that their problem. Reputable dealer doesn't want extras on the trade-in van either though does he? He has to guarantee something his fitters have no training or parts for, and might not have been properly fitted either. Much better to have a van in standard condition and then sell the customer any extras he actually wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fesspark Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 as it happens my sat dish wiring is alongside my solar panels so a bit of sikaflex in the hole the thin wiring left is hardly a disaster. Fesspark, p.s. all other extras are being left on,awning solar panel ect, Fesspark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 John52 - 2017-11-21 9:57 AM keninpalamos - 2017-11-21 7:03 AM John loves plumbers Mate and has it in his sandwiches at work. I enjoy reading his adventures with Plumbers Mate. Almost as good as the Black Pig and Captain Pugwash. Go for it John! To be serious for a moment, if I was in the market for a used motorhome and came across one that had been stripped of the “extras” I’d walk away as it leaves a state of disrepair, holes and other damage that has to be put right. But if a dealer accepts your van in that condition that their problem. Reputable dealer doesn't want extras on the trade-in van either though does he? He has to guarantee something his fitters have no training or parts for, and might not have been properly fitted either. Much better to have a van in standard condition and then sell the customer any extras he actually wants. The most common extras are fitted by the manufacturer, specialists in a particular field or dealers, ie awnings, Auto satalite systems and solar panels. I doubt there are many dealers out there would want these extras removed as most used vans for sale on dealers forcourts seem to have at least one of the above fitted and if his fitters are not able to do any nessasary repairs then I don’t think I would want to buy from that dealer as it would surley show a degree of incompetence on their part but I see your point on the dealer wishing to sell his own extras Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John52 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 keninpalamos - 2017-11-21 1:39 PM John52 - 2017-11-21 9:57 AM keninpalamos - 2017-11-21 7:03 AM John loves plumbers Mate and has it in his sandwiches at work. I enjoy reading his adventures with Plumbers Mate. Almost as good as the Black Pig and Captain Pugwash. Go for it John! To be serious for a moment, if I was in the market for a used motorhome and came across one that had been stripped of the “extras” I’d walk away as it leaves a state of disrepair, holes and other damage that has to be put right. But if a dealer accepts your van in that condition that their problem. Reputable dealer doesn't want extras on the trade-in van either though does he? He has to guarantee something his fitters have no training or parts for, and might not have been properly fitted either. Much better to have a van in standard condition and then sell the customer any extras he actually wants. The most common extras are fitted by the manufacturer, specialists in a particular field or dealers, ie awnings, Auto satalite systems and solar panels. I doubt there are many dealers out there would want these extras removed as most used vans for sale on dealers forcourts seem to have at least one of the above fitted and if his fitters are not able to do any nessasary repairs then I don’t think I would want to buy from that dealer as it would surley show a degree of incompetence on their part but I see your point on the dealer wishing to sell his own extras I was thinking of non-factory fitted extras like the subject of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 John52 - 2017-11-21 4:33 PM keninpalamos - 2017-11-21 1:39 PM John52 - 2017-11-21 9:57 AM keninpalamos - 2017-11-21 7:03 AM John loves plumbers Mate and has it in his sandwiches at work. I enjoy reading his adventures with Plumbers Mate. Almost as good as the Black Pig and Captain Pugwash. Go for it John! To be serious for a moment, if I was in the market for a used motorhome and came across one that had been stripped of the “extras” I’d walk away as it leaves a state of disrepair, holes and other damage that has to be put right. But if a dealer accepts your van in that condition that their problem. Reputable dealer doesn't want extras on the trade-in van either though does he? He has to guarantee something his fitters have no training or parts for, and might not have been properly fitted either. Much better to have a van in standard condition and then sell the customer any extras he actually wants. The most common extras are fitted by the manufacturer, specialists in a particular field or dealers, ie awnings, Auto satalite systems and solar panels. I doubt there are many dealers out there would want these extras removed as most used vans for sale on dealers forcourts seem to have at least one of the above fitted and if his fitters are not able to do any nessasary repairs then I don’t think I would want to buy from that dealer as it would surley show a degree of incompetence on their part but I see your point on the dealer wishing to sell his own extras I was thinking of non-factory fitted extras like the subject of this thread. I was thinking of non-factory fitted extras as statalite systems, awnings like the subject of the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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