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Lazy Daze Forums => Lazy Daze Technical => Topic started by: tedeboy on December 16, 2025, 03:36:02 pm

Title: Cleaning out window sealant
Post by: tedeboy on December 16, 2025, 03:36:02 pm
As I inspect my window seals on my 2021 I'm wondering if I can clean them up really good, tape them off, and use some 3M 5200 fast cure to go over the top of the existing seals? They aren't in horrible shape and I'm just wondering if "reskining" what's there after I clean thoroughly would be helpful?

If I was to remove the seal I did some searches on window sealing on this website but I could not find the techniques people use to remove the old sealant. I'm thinking a Dremel type tool would work but I'm not sure what kind of cut fitting to use.

Title: Re: Cleaning out window sealant
Post by: brewersarcade on December 16, 2025, 10:19:37 pm
Tuning in for answers. I too am looking to reseal this summer.
Title: Re: Cleaning out window sealant
Post by: Larry W on December 17, 2025, 03:52:20 am
Removing the old, intact sealant may cause more damage than any benefit. Clean the Factory sealant with solvent, mask the edges and then overcoat 5200 FC.

Larry
Title: Re: Cleaning out window sealant
Post by: brewersarcade on December 20, 2025, 09:17:57 pm
Oof 3M 5200 is pricey stuff. Anyone know approximately how many tubes it takes to get the windows done?
Title: Re: Cleaning out window sealant
Post by: Larry W on December 20, 2025, 09:33:51 pm
One caulking tube of 5200 FC will do all the windows and a end cap or two. It’s pricey but it is as good as it gets.
3M Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 5200 (06520) Permanent Bonding and... (https://www.amazon.com/3M-5200FC-Marine-Adhesive-Sealant/dp/B000XBFCUO/ref=asc_df_B003E1ULRE?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80401840125265&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=80192&hvtargid=pla-4584001418371905&th=1)

Larry