Butyl tape is an adhesive tape made from a rubber-like compound. It is a waterproof tape with corrosion-resistant properties, which makes it a good choice to use around windows, pipes and insulation. Butyl tape contains strong adhesives that can make it difficult to remove. It may take sever...
Nobody likes fixing flats, so here’s the full rundown on tubeless tires and sealant, how they work, and how to work with them from professional mechanics.
Remove the Inner Tube Remove this valve first, from inside the tyre. Now for the perilous part. If your inner tube exploded with a loud and glorious bang then finding the hole that caused the puncture should not be too difficult. If the tube deflated slowly, however, you will need to ch...
Road salt will make it hard to remove the nut without twisting the bold off so it is often a better to cut the stud off from the back. 12. Always inspect the back side of the quarter panel before making assumptions about how the trim is installed. Here we found a long bolt used ...
This drying may take several days to accomplish but is critical to the success of laying down the vapor barrier. Remove all debris, especially anything sharp that could puncture the plastic once it has dried. Step 3 - Lay Out, Cut, and Tape the Plastic Sheets along the Floor Using the me...
Sometimes you just have to remove the old RV roof sealant and replace it with new when it starts to crack. It’s a lot of work but well worth it. While it’s smart to check your RV roof every month, yourRV’s warrantymay require an annual inspection. This inspection can be done at...
retaining strap on the back of the seat and lifting it, or remove the trim on the floor of the trunk (again, the location of the access door varies by model). Remove the mounting screws on the fuel tank access door using a Phillips screwdriver or pulling the butyl tape around the door...
RV Extension Cords – everything you need to know: For years I discussed the importance of checking and adjusting the inflation pressure in your RV tires. This needs to be done when an RV is taken out of storage, before leaving on an RV trip, and while you are traveling. One problem ...
How To Refoam Your Speaker: Instructions You will need: refoam kit (foam, dustcap, shims, contact glue), utility knife, masking tape 1. Remove [...] 2 Comments 13 Oct How To… We have one of the most comprehensive How to guides on the web. Let us [...] 2 Comments ...
Some vents are installed with butyl tape between the underside of the vent and your roof. Once the vent is out of the way, remove any tape that’s left behind. Once your old vent is removed, it’s a great time to visually inspect the framing and roofing material around the vent openin...