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08-10-2014, 04:54 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Garden City
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M.O.C. #14170
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spray foam
We have a new 2014 High Country and as part of the new rig detailing I would like to find some of the gray expanding spray foam to do a better job of sealing some of the openings along the bottom frame cover. I have not been able to find the correct foam. anybody know where I can purchase it?
Also, is there a solvent/cleaner that is safe for the various exterior finishes that will remove the caulking that was smeared on the sides windows etc. during production? The caulking looks like silicone but not sure what the factory uses.
Thanks in advance for any help
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08-11-2014, 01:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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Do not know about gray, but I just went thru the sealing process with my new rig and used black foam insulation (spray) I picked up from Lowes.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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08-11-2014, 04:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
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Lowes, Home depot several colors of foam insulation can or tube. Lots of holes to seal up.
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08-12-2014, 06:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
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WD-40 for the caulking and a rag.
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08-13-2014, 01:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
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Never tried WD-40 but I will. If no luck with WD-40 Dupont makes a solvent car painters use to prep for painting. It is called Prep Sol and I think the number is 3919. Goo Gone will also work but slower. If your real careful a razor scraper will help.
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08-13-2014, 02:15 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: New Bern
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Be careful using anything that is petroleum or silicone based as it could have an effect on the glue on the decal edges.
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08-13-2014, 05:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Santa Fe Springs
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M.O.C. #639
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by NCFischers
Be careful using anything that is petroleum or silicone based as it could have an effect on the glue on the decal edges.
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Yes that is right on the decals,thanks for adding that, mine are all gone, but it wasn't from WD 40 it was from the bad vinyl and adhesive they use.
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Pulling a 2004, 2980 RL an oldie but goodie.
Tow vehicle is a 2009 RED RAM 3500 DRW.
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08-13-2014, 09:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
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M.O.C. #164
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Their is no Solvent for Silicon denatured alcohol and mineral spirits will soften it but you need to be careful of the substrate when using both products.best to cut and peal.
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08-13-2014, 12:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Northport
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M.O.C. #12724
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My can of Prep-Sol is 3919S. Stated on the can: An excellent pre-sanding solvent cleaner for removing silicone, tar, wax, polish, grease, weathered finish and etc.
With a moistened rag wipe silicone and after 5 minutes you can scrape it off easily with finger nail. And no I would note get close to graphics with this stuff.
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2008 Silverado Duramax
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08-16-2014, 03:26 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Garden City
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M.O.C. #14170
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Just wanted to pass on that I tried the WD40 today and am pleased to say it works. I am not so sure that it dissolves the caulking as much as it softens it and allows me to wipe/roll it up and off with a towel, either way it works. I will shop the foam at the local Home Depot or Lowes at the first opportunity.
Thanks again for the help.
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