Proper Sealants For Application; Striping And Decals - Tiffin Motorhomes Allegro Bus 2011 Owner's Manual

Proper Sealants for Application

The following sealants are recommended for specific sealing applications, as noted in the table:
Recommended Sealants for Specific Sealing Applications
SEALANT
Plas-T-Cote
Surebond #SB-140
Carlisle #502-LSW Self-Leveling Sealant
Silicone Sealant
Parbond

Striping and Decals

The striping and decals (Figures 14-3,4) on your motor home normally require very little
Figure 14-4. Rear View of
Allegro Bus
operations. If this is not followed, high-pressure water nozzles may cause the decals to loosen and
subsequently to peel.
Test small sections of decals when using any type of cleaning solution.
Do not use solvents such as acetone, MEK, toluene, and the like on the decals. Any
solvent including alcohol may soften and smear colors. Do not use lacquer thinner
R O U T I N E
maintenance. Treat these as you would
any painted surface on your motor home.
Wash them with mild soap and warm
water or any retail car soap.
Never wash the motor home in direct
sunlight, while the motor home is hot, or
with hot water. Rinse thoroughly to
prevent accumulation of any soap
residues.
Use caution with high-pressure wash nozzles. Keep such nozzles at least
18 inches from the edge of the
decals during
Important
M A I N T E N A N C E
Metal or fiberglass roof
Rubber laminated to metal roof and ALL SKYLIGHTS
Rubber roof over wood base
To cover butyl and other sealants; not to be used as the
main sealant
To seal across tops of windows and the like on exterior
surfaces where silicone is not used
any washing
14-4
APPLICATION
Figure 14-3. Exterior Detailing of Allegro Bus