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leaking sky light
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:38 am
by Geggsie
I have a leak in the sky light and have tried using sealant unsuccessfully. I wonder if anyone knows of a garage in south wales area that is prepared to take it out and reseal. I tried auto glass who were to say the least unhelpful and dismissive. Any tips gratefully received
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:40 am
by haydn callow
First thing I would do is try and locate a complete new seal....then armed with that it should be easy to find a fitter.
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 9:41 pm
by mikexgough
according to the service manual it is fitted in a particular way, personally I would show an auto screen/sunroof fitter the fitting process to see if they can help....
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:31 pm
by wishmaster
Hi Geggsie, you could try St. ilan car imports next to kwikfit in caerphilly, Steve's the man he knows bongo's inside out, he does my servicing on our V6.
Do you know there's a mini meet in Porthcawl on 5th september, av a look in the welsh section for more info. Be great to see yer there
Im in the Caerphilly area by the way
Izzy
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:38 pm
by gmaczbongo
Did you use an automotive window sealant.
Sticky black stuff forced into all the joints around the window.
Does sky light=sun roof etc.
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:43 am
by Northern Bongolow
theres a roof only for sale on a well known tinternet selling site,at the moment if this is any good to you its quite near to you to.
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 5:44 am
by helen&tony
Hi
Are you talking about the fixed skylight in the AFT by any chance?
Cheers
Helen
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Mon Aug 23, 2010 12:14 pm
by Geggsie
Thanks for all the good advice (what else would I expect from this forum!). For the time being I am trying the sealant again (Recommended by a window fitter ). Judging by the weather now (it is persistently raining again!!) it should be put to a thorough test. Failing that I may well try the guy in Caerphilly. I am in Bedwas so know where you mean. As for the other responses a few questions:
Where can I get a complete new seal
Do you have a copy of the manual which shows the fitting
Unfortunately I can't make Porthcawl on the 5th
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:42 pm
by Geggsie
Helen
Yes it is an AFT
Re: leaking sky light
Posted: Tue Aug 24, 2010 12:49 pm
by Triple/R
The sealant used on caravans is Silkafix (i think) people reckon it's far superior than normal sealants~should get it from any local caravan supplies.