Roof Trim

[ebirder2000@...]

Bill,
I performed this task last year on my coach. I am remembering the job
just a little differently than you describe. On my coach the aluminum drip trim
is below the awning above the windows. I did not remove this trim, simply
caulked the space between the coach and the drip trim on the upper side. (Some
areas the space was significant). I used a caulking product called Pro Flex
and was able to match the color somewhat closely. (Almond I believe)
I also caulked the awning to coach. For this I removed the awning from
the coach, removed the old foam/rubber strip that was between the awning and
the coach, installed a new strip of double backed foam tape between the awning
and coach and reinstalled the awning. After reinstalling, I caulked the
upper edge of the awning rail to coach joint. (I highly recommend that the
awning
removal is a two or three man job. When I did mine, I attempted this alone.
The awning tries to unravel and fortunately my wife came by the garage at an
opportune moment or I might still be hanging on out in the garage).
The paint did not "chip" away on my coach but the 79 coaches did not
have Imron paint on them. The Imron paint on your 88 coach might act
differently
than the alkaline based paint.
The result was satisfactory and helped the dripping rain from running
down the side of the coach. Un- fortunately in a heavy rain it still drips
through, albeit not nearly as much.

Steve Anderson
79 FC 35


In a message dated 1/10/2008 5:14:10 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
billpatty@... writes:




This is the time of year, when I do full Bird detailing. not a fun job!!

There is rain water leaking behind the trim that runs the full length
of the Bird above the awnings, on each side This is only an exterior
leak , but water runs behind the awnings , then down the windows.

Has anyone removed this trim and recaulked???H
Will the paint chip??
Does the awnings need to be removed???
What type of caulk is used???
It looks like windshield butyl. about 1/4 gap to fill.

Bill 88 FC Michigan







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