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Old March 14th 18, 07:15 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Goop / caulk recommendations

On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10:22:11 AM UTC-7, Jonathan St. Cloud wrote:
My trailer arrived with two soft solar chargers attached to the roof top via a sort of caulk/goop. Two years later the trailer is leaking under the solar panels. Looking for a recommendation for a goop or caulk that is white or clear, and can withstand the sun and heat of the Western USA flying spots?


Sikaflex 295 is a UV resistant sealant/adhesive

https://www.merrittsupply.com/produc...e-and-sealant/

3M makes one too, called 4000 UV

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/3m--4...96?recordNum=5

Loctite has their own version cleverly named Marine Sealant

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-...6891/206156418


If you use a paintable formula like the first two you can also put a UV protective topcoat over the sealant which would extend its exposure limit.