NewfieBullet Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 Hey so I've completely gutted my coach and now I need some tips on a few things, 1) Can I replace rotten timbers from inside? 2) What's the best way to clean seams to re-silicone? 3) Is there a way to fill old screw holes in the outside tin without patching with more tin from the inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 You don’t want to use silicone on any surface you plan to paint. The paint won’t stick, it’ll just bead up. I see no reason why you cannot replace wood struts from the inside. Just be sure the factory didn’t use some type of adhesive to affix the outside skin to the strut. You could end up damaging the outside panels. Old screw holes can be fill with any paintable caulking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted May 13, 2018 Share Posted May 13, 2018 http://www.noahscave.com/product/realistic-gun-shots-decal/?currency=CAD&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxN_XBRCFARIsAIufy1YBCihd0sq5FOBrjvJ2CR9FEGdE-CIG2V_IV3tk7uBV5Q6MSqqDiywaAuWyEALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunkaman Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 depends on how much you want to invest in time and money, as with everything. you could put a fiberglass patch on the inside to cover holes, then use "bondo", or a product ( sorry the name escapes me at the moment) that applies like bondo but is actually metal rather than plastic or whatever bondo is, it sands the same and is paintable. available at auto body supply stores. the rotten wood should be easily replaced from inside. complete agreement with fred, stay away from silicone. use rv specific caulk, and seam products. good luck with the rebuild. keep us posted. joe from dover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewfieBullet Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 I've started replacing the timbers from inside, any tips for attaching the timbers to the aluminum? I was thinking come through the old seam outside with panhead screws and a generous glob of caulking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Construction adhesive from the inside. Any more holes BAD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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