Heki roof light

duetto1
duetto1 Forum Participant Posts: 2
edited February 2016 in Motorhomes #1

I wish to re-seal the Heki on my Autosleeper Duetto. Has anyone performed this task. Any help appreciated. Duetto1.

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  • rogher
    rogher Forum Participant Posts: 609
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    edited February 2016 #2

    I used clear Silicone, some I happened to have handy.

  • metz
    metz Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited February 2016 #3

    Not a good idea to use silicone, causes more problems than it cures, the only way to do a reseal is to remove the unit completly, remove the small air vents fron the surrond inside the van (they clip in place, remove outer frame, you should then see 10 or
    12 clamps , remove these clamps, you can then with a little effort remove the outer frame from the outside of the unit, you usually have to cut the exsiting sealant, remove all old sealant from both the outer frame and roof, throughly clean both surfaces,
    reseal with the sealant of your choice (not silicone) refit in reverse.

  • peedee
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    edited February 2016 #4

    There a number of DIY videos on U-Tube
    >here<     There is one on removal and cleaning of a rooflight, it should help.

    peedee

  • duetto1
    duetto1 Forum Participant Posts: 2
    edited February 2016 #5

    Many thanks everyone. When the rain stops I will set about the work.

  • JollyKernow
    JollyKernow Forum Participant Posts: 2,629
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    edited February 2016 #6

    Oversealing is a bodge, even using clear silicone will show up dirt after a few days. Removing a nd rebedding with proper mastic seal should only take a couple of hours tops. Have all the bits you need befoe you start and make sure all the surfaces are completely
    clean before sealing it in.

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