RTV Silicones is a family of products using several different curing methods. Some of the curing methods do not give off the acetic acid.
The RTV Silicone II GE product I mentioned here yesterday is one of those and can be obtained at Wal-Mart. The manufacturer says it is suitable for use on aluminum. Jerry 4404 At 00:09 12/30/04, you wrote: >Hi Don, >I will take a whack at answering your question. My answer will either stand >good or smoke out a better one. > >RTV stands for "Room Temperature Vulcanizing" which is a process where a >semi liquid product is applied to a surface at room temperature, then sets >up into a flexible rubber like material without applying any external heat. > >Silicone Caulk is a family of products that will perform to the standards of >RTV when applied and exposed to air at room temperature. The exothermic >curing process of Silicone based products give off Acetic Acid (the Vinegar >smell you get) in a gaseous state as they "Cure". This Acetic acid will >attack the Aluminum on your Airstream, and cause ugly places and start the >oxidation process that will creep under your clear coat and spread the ugly. >This is the reason it is not recommended you use any "Silicone Based Caulks" >on your skin Aluminum. It can be used in places where it is away from the >skin and the acid fumes will not cause a problem. >The secret is to look for other products that will perform like RTV, but do >not give off the acid. There are several in any hardware or home supply >store (they DO NOT contain silicone). The same goes for any place that sells >supplies for boat repair. I usually stock up when I go to Camping World if I >have used any of my supply. I also check all my tubes at least one time each >year to be sure they are still in their soft semi liquid state by just >mashing on the tube - don't crack the seal to do this. >Like I said at the beginning, this will keep you from making ugly places on >your Aluminum or get you a better answer. I hope it helps. > >Joe Scudder >WBCCI 8624 > > > > > What Is RTV Silicone caulk? Is there a brand name? Where can > > you get it? > > > > Thanks > > > > Don > > To unsubscribe from this group, go to http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/AirstreamList/ and unsubscribe. To suspend delivery while traveling, simply change the delivery option to No Mail-Web only. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AirstreamList/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
