Re-sealing a Side Rail
This rail didn’t need doing yet, it is just a small one to get me started.
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 Overview of the side rail.
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 Removed the end caps and the plastic insert.
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Didn't expect this! The rail is rivetted on, expected screws, there must be no wooden batten behind.
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 Used a large drill bit to take the head off the rivets.
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 After removing the rivet heads, pulled one end and it just came away, easier than expected.
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 Does not seem to be a great deal on sealant behind the rail.
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 Not much sealant, but there is no damp in this area.
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 Pulled out the rivets with a pair of pliers, which left holes in the skin.
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 Area thoroughly cleaned with a rag and white spirit, when dry filled holes in the skin with Sikaflex 512 Caravan.
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|  After cleaning the rail used W4, 19mm strip mastic applied to the centre of the rail.
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 Applied Sikaflex 512 Caravan to channels top and bottom, it's an adhesive/sealant so no need for screws.
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 Used two end cap screws to locate and pressed into place, then more sealant top and bottom, finished with a finger.
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|  Removed end screws, then refitted with end caps and new trim, pre-drilled to aid fitting.
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 The end screws go into battens under the skin.
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 Looking good, now I know what's involved when I tackle the others.
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Materials and Cost: Sikaflex 512 Caravan, adhesive/sealant £6.50, W4 19mm mastic £5.25 for a 5m roll, Plastic trim Burgundy 45p per metre. |
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Page Updated 7th March 2007 | |