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Old 06-11-2016, 08:43 PM   #1
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Default Caulking trim or track or whatever it is

The strip that runs down both sides of a Renegade that incorporates the basement compartment hinges...I don't know what to call it. Is it supposed to have a bead of caulk at the top? Mile looks like it might have had some or has some behind it, but I am not certain. Should it be sealed?
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Mine has a little bead along the top

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Mine has a little bead along the top

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Silicone sealant?
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Not sure, its white and feels like silicone. If I was guessing I would say yes.

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Ok. Thanks!
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The problem with silicone is that nothing will stick to it......not even more silicone. You would probably be better off using Dicor or something similar.
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I picked at it a bit today. Looks like silicone, but i guess the Dicor would be a good fix too, especially since I already have a tube of it. I'll try to get an answer out of Renegade in the morning.
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Spoke to technical support at Renegade today. They said that they use white silicone, but that either material would work.

He also recommended that I remove the center cover and remove and reseal each screw! I think I'll tackle that one later and just seal the top of the trim for now.
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Well, since that's the response you got then you can use either!! Have fun resealing the screws............
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