C 851 metal repair

[WASA 1500]

Well here I go! removed the big gouge caused by a hay bale pole, original owner had this opps when he moved equipment in the barn- stored undercover

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wood just kissed, not thru inside!
I found some metal - same mesa, wrong color. will cut, bend, fit and then have it painted.

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pulled window, side mouldings,etc. wood solid just stained / old

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front decal in good shape, may cut out and frame!

the side stripes wrapped around the corner! then corner insert trim on top

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lots of cleaning, wd-40 did a good job to losen old putty tape
used a windshield "bone" tool, cut and groung a edge- wear gloves
fish hooks everywere!

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pics not showing all the time, ugg will post a new album, for all pics,
that not working- security something



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truck bed is a good work platform!

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you can see the "double seal" putty tape between
metal and also under corner trim

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[JohnB]

It's amazing that Sunline decal is in such great shape.

A hay bail pole???? yikes...

The pics made it through on the last 2 posts. Thanks for sharing

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Thanks John,
I have not seen many threads on metal repair.
Done so many things on the trailer, never take pictures.
Will on this job, and others!

[rebellious78]

Good job.. Thats a good looking logo

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Last night,
was thinking about skining over the front window, but finishing the interior
- thats in great shape - is not the best idea...
so I took window apart, compleatly!
lots of cleaning , need to pick up the two seals then reassmble
can't find butyl local, will need to order online from hehr or ?

[jim44646]

Originally Posted by WASA 1500

Last night,
was thinking about skining over the front window, but finishing the interior
- thats in great shape - is not the best idea...
so I took window apart, compleatly!
lots of cleaning , need to pick up the two seals then reassmble
can't find butyl local, will need to order online from hehr or ?

found this online, I've ordered from them before. Also Menard's carries butyl rubber caulking, I use it to seal around lights and such, like it better than silicone

3/4" x 30' Gray Butyl Tape: Mobile Home Parts Store

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Thanks Jim,
They don't have any small enough, I need - 1/4 x 1/16

found some at Vintage trailer suppy.

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Ordered the butyl tape, from vintage trailer supply, only 7.95 for 50'
So I have lots for others!
Found the rubber trim at my shop- not hehr but it works great,
RV08524-03 from Kinro. we are a keystone dealer, there p/n 114805

lots of cleaning, window is now like new.


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set glass, and let sit overnite

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3 M works great!

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seal going in , make sure you push to the corner, it does srink in time


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I got the metal back from Ricky, all painted! Looks good, a bit shiner but the original should clean up and a little wax won't hurt!

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After a lot of cleaning, the trim moulding goes on.

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window is next

Here come some more RAIN
will have to work in the garage, need to redo the rock gaurd on the tt!

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Lets go camping!

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the damage

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the repair

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[EMD_Driver]

Very nice work!