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    Gee, I was all excited that JohnW was back then I saw the date of the post.
    I can't remember name of stuff I used but sure it simliar to John's recommendation, it's the replacement for zinc chromate tape used on floats etc, never dries out but very expensive!
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    Default Re: Windshield caulking placement

    What is a good solvent to remove the remains of the butyl tape? I was going to try isopropyl alcohol, and maybe a citrus based "Goof Off". It seems that any of the petroleum based products could cause damage in the longterm.
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    Default Re: Windshield caulking placement

    I use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner. It is listed on the 3M strip caulk I use for clean up and is available at most auto parts stores. Just installed a new windshield and it worked great on the windshield and the new painted parts.

    Specially blended solvent for removal of light paint overspray, adhesive residue, wax, grease, tree sap, dirt, road tar, oil and bugs in aerosol form. Quickly removes waxes, greases, oil and tars. Will not harm most thoroughly cured automotive paint, vinyls, or fabrics when properly used.

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    Thanks, Steve. I will pick up some tomorrow at the local paint store.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Pierce View Post
    I use this 3M Rope Caulk on the frame at the boot cowl and up the sides of the fuselage installing the retaining screws through the caulk. I get it at the local auto parts store.

    http://3mcollision.com/3m-strip-calk-08578-black.html

    What is safe to use for cleanup with this gooey stuff ?
    Safe for enamel paint and the window.

    Thanks

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    Default Re: Window sealent

    I use 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner.


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    PRC Desoto 890B1/2, works great on Lear Jets

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    Dang

    i was hoping John was back.

    now off for some window seal for the back windows.
    Will also look for top windshield seal.
    Right now before looking, thinking of a 1-1/2" wide piece of .015-.025 thick piece of red silicon under top cap.
    covering the windshield ad area. Hope you know what I memean

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    My buddy at the metal building company fixed me up with some sealer they use to seal between "R Panels". It's grey flat and come on a paper back roll. I used it because I could get it, worked great. What I really liked was some Zinc Chromate Tape that LP Aero sold, Oh well, no more chromate.

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    I guess I am only one who uses no window sealant and has no window leaks.

    The windshield bottom fairing is designed such that when the inner and outer piece are properly installed no water runsi in the bottom. The only possible entry point would be around the screws. I installed nut plates and have seen seepage around them.

    I remade the fabric support trim strip at the top of the windshield to it make wider where it overlaps the top of the windshield. This allows it to shed water down the windshield when the aircraft is parked in the rain.
    Last edited by Gilbert Pierce; 07-15-2014 at 10:11 AM.

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