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Old 04-29-2020, 01:50 PM   #1
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Has Any One Used FlexSeal?

I found out last night during a thunderstorm that the skylight above my shower has several spots that has spiderweb cracks and is leaking. I have a can of paint on FlexSeal could I use this instead or replacing the skylight itself?
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Old 04-29-2020, 02:04 PM   #2
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Read this thread, one of many about Flex Seal:

https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...d.php?t=198725
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Old 04-29-2020, 02:07 PM   #3
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If you check the Flex Seal website and click on each item you will see the disclaimer for Temporary Repairs only.
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Old 04-29-2020, 03:00 PM   #4
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If you check the Flex Seal website and click on each item you will see the disclaimer for Temporary Repairs only.
I just used it. After waiting awhile, I went back to check on it and it did not stick. I used Eternabond and as of now still sticking. Put it around my backup camera.
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Old 04-29-2020, 03:18 PM   #5
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its a temporary repair at best if it even works
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Old 04-29-2020, 06:15 PM   #6
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Flez Seal

I have used Flex Seal clear in the spray can on leak in slide out. Stopped the leak and didn't return as long as I had the MH - 4 or 5 years after using.
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Old 04-29-2020, 06:40 PM   #7
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It is a " Quick short term solution "....thin caulking cracks on roof...blow water out with hair drier...then spay with flexseal ! Stuff will evaporate turn to powder in 30 days n blow away...BUT IT WORKS IN THE SHoRT TERM
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Old 04-29-2020, 08:56 PM   #8
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Great product

Yes, we had a leak snd used Flexsesl. Works like a charm. The leak was on the right hand corner of the cab if our Class C Forest River MBS. I thought my husband was nuts to use it; however, he decided to try it, snd one yesr later, no more leak. Yes, use it.
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Old 04-29-2020, 09:30 PM   #9
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I sprayed some pinhole leaks in a small duck boat and it lasted the entire season including some short drags over gravel.
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Old 04-30-2020, 06:23 AM   #10
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Repair the problem right the first time, if you don’t, it will return.
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Old 04-30-2020, 07:12 AM   #11
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Repair the problem right the first time, if you don’t, it will return.
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Old 04-30-2020, 07:25 AM   #12
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I used it for the last time

I used it on my gutters on my home. My corner joints was leaking so I cleaned and scrubbed them real good so it would have good clean foundation to adhere to. It worked good for a while and when winter set in and it got cold,( below freezing) the seal let go and they all started leaking again. Now I have to get up there and some how clean the flex seal out and use gutter caulking that I should have used it the first place. I guess if you want to make a boat out of a screen door , then use it !!!
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Old 04-30-2020, 10:01 AM   #13
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Thumbs down FlexSeal failed

I used it in a few places. It failed to seal. I threw out what was left and made a mental note to never try it again. It was applied as directed to seal rain gutters. Total failure.
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Old 04-30-2020, 10:08 AM   #14
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I used the FlexTape to successfully patch tears in the roof as a result of storm damage from tree limbs. It worked well, but I ended up getting the entire roof replaced through my insurance.
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Old 04-30-2020, 10:30 AM   #15
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as many know it's how supervises is prepend I found flex seal sticks well when done right won't stick long to dirty stuff. I just got the new paste now that's the cat's behind LOL
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Old 04-30-2020, 11:13 AM   #16
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It would be nice if the guy in those commercials went out and uses his boat (or any other repairs) 2 or 3 months later. See how his boat really stands up
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Old 04-30-2020, 11:22 AM   #17
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It sank

I would bet it sank and they're still looking for him !!
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