Reddit reviews Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer, 1.5 oz.
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Forms a tough, waterproof, durable, clear sealResistant to weather, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock and most shop chemicalsFlows into hidden and hard-to-reach areas to seal leaksFills surface voids and irregularitiesSuggested Applications: Windshields, sunroofs, windows, headlamp assemblies, marine glass, RV vents and windowstic, vinyl, rubber, steel, etc
You should be able to simply glue that back on. Can you press it back into place with your hands? Does it sit nice and flat? Someone can probably recommend a better adhesive, but I've had really good luck with 3M Spray Adhesive.
As for the glass damage, I would use a silicone sealer like this: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81730-Flowable-Silicone-Windshield/dp/B000BKEBO0
If you can apply it from the inside that's probably best. Hopefully the outer face of the glass isn't damaged at all. The sealant can fill in the back and keep it from getting worse/keep water from getting in behind the mirror.
This is what most people use https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81730-Flowable-Silicone-Windshield/dp/B000BKEBO0
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81730-Flowable-Silicone-Windshield/dp/B000BKEBO0
I've used this to stop slippage between my air mattress and my silnylon bivy floor and it works great, but not sure how it would work on polycro.
you have a variety of choices as far as silicone types, most notably flowable silicone and rtv silicone.
flowable, such as Permatex's flowable windshield sealant, has an added benefit of self leveling meaning you don't have to shape the material to fit the response groove as it's thin enough to fill in the area like a liquid. Cures into a solid material after 24 hours or so.
rtv silicone, such as Permatex ultra black or Permatex high-temp red, can be more robust of a material after curing however it requires a little more manual labor as you have to shape the silicone in the groove and make it flush/level. Manual shaping means it'll be a little more messy depending on how you go about it but it's really not too bad once you get the hang of it.
Personally I prefer rtv silicone for the variety of formulations I can use but most beginners will probably use flowable since it's far more convenient to pour.
when i first started out i went down to my local hardware store and picked up a small tube of rtv silicone, brand not a factor, and just started practicing on a couple of throws that I had really worn down the response on.
I use this
I bought my flowable silicone from amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BKEBO0/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i03?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Make sure you don't get the "RTV" version. It doesn't work.
Get the one that has "Windshield and Glass Sealer" on its label.
I used it to mod my Yomega Dash to unresponsive and it works really well. I also used it to replace the worn-out response pad on my YYJ Trigger. I would say followable silicone is better than the stock response on my Trigger.
So definitely try to use followable silicone in your yoyos. You won't be disappointed.
i've heard of people lining the floor of their tent with flowable silicone, like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81730-Flowable-Silicone-Windshield/dp/B000BKEBO0
to prevent pads from slipping- you might try putting some silicone on the bottom of your pad to get the same effect?
Amazon is mostly limited to Zeekio and Magic Yoyo brands. A lot of the Zeekio stuff is sold by Yoyo Sam's. It can be purchased directly from them with free shipping, their link is in the sidebar. The Magic Yoyo stuff is sometimes from Amazon, sometimes from a third party seller. Usually the third party sellers are noticeably cheaper. The shipping time might not get it there by Christmas, but the savings might be worth it. All of my purchases from third party sellers have had great shipping times, but your mileage may vary. They are probably swamped this time of the year.
My suggestion would be the Magic Yoyo N12, N9, T5, and/or N5. You could probably get a couple for the same price as a Shutter and a tube of flowable silicone to replace the response pads. The bearings won't be amazing, but they are quite adequate, though a bit loud.
They do have YoyoFactory DV888s on Amazon, but it's undersized and has a medium wall.
Don't forget string, if you need some. Find something that's 100% polyester and you should be fine.
Hope this helps. Have Fun and Good Luck!
This is what most people use.
This is what you want
https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81730-Flowable-Silicone-Windshield/dp/B000BKEBO0
Had a double rainbow as well! Loved it!
seconding the seam sealing at home. Also, don't pay for the seam sealant from dealers. Go to an auto parts store or amazon and get flowable silicone. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BKEBO0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's the same stuff but waaay cheaper. Also seconding waterproof testing before the trail. I took a garden hose and drenched it, don't just splash water on it and hope for the best. Its a lot easier to reseal it at home than get soaked on the trail.
It only has 8,500 miles on it. I was thinking it was defective, but the problem exists on both sides. It doesn't look like a manufacturing defect, just a crappy design. Here are some pics of both sides
As you can see, the side view mirror moldings look finished, not damaged and are mirror images of each other. The rubber seals go in passed (past?) the side view mirror just a few millimeters. To make matters worse, you can see that there is a channel in between the outer part of the seal and the part that touches the window...which means that pretty much any water that collects near that corner can easily run down the channel, into the gap, and down into the door. I know it would be temporary and I might have to reapply the gunk every now and then (which isn't a problem since I live in San Diego where it rains 7 times a year), but I would hope that there is something that can easily plug the hole up. Maybe something like this?
Exactly that. The clear stuff you use for windshield repair. You take the old pads out and carefully flow that into the response groove.
Did the same thing in March and filled it with epoxy. Hasn't spread yet
Pictures:
http://imgur.com/a/RLQIJvP
Epoxy:
Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer, 1.5 oz. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000BKEBO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mMS4CbN4Q0WC8
Claiming comprehensive shouldn't raise your rates but it might. Fiance for her car broken into last month and we had to get rear and back Windows replaced. Plan renewal is in June and it went up $20 more a month. Not terrible but still sucks. Geico obviously said it wasn't because of it but I bet it is
Additionally, my rear window is tinted and has the special color shifting uv coating for the entire panel. I would have to pay to get it retinted and the new panel likely won't have the color shifting coating
Flowable silicone.
http://www.amazon.com/Permatex-81730-Flowable-Silicone-Windshield/dp/B000BKEBO0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408764509&sr=8-1&keywords=flowable+silicone