Body trim joint strip

[Carrerasax]

Is this normal after 4 years.
Looks like it’s shrinking!
What’s it likely to cost to have replaced and how tough a job to fit? In warmer weather probably when it’s not so stiff!!!

 

[Mick Jordan]

Have you lost a bit of plastic? Looks like there is a trim fitted to left of upright but not to right. if not, the usual silicones in tube/gun should do the job for little cost.

 

[Carrerasax]

No it’s the trim that goes up over top wmd down the back that fits into the body side groove. If that makes sense!!

 

[Greengrass]

Is this normal after 4 years.
Looks like it’s shrinking!
What’s it likely to cost to have replaced and how tough a job to fit? In warmer weather probably when it’s not so stiff!!!
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Try a hot air gun and warm it up it should stretch it back

 

[Carrerasax]

I’d prefer the Costa sunshine remedy, are u sure it alters that much?

 

[bartman]

Have you lost a bit of plastic? Looks like there is a trim fitted to left of upright but not to right. if not, the usual silicones in tube/gun should do the job for little cost.

Silicone shouldn't be used for sealing - or probably anywhere else on a motorhome. The correct stuff to use is a non setting sealant purpose made for motorhomes and caravans - for instance Seamseal

 

[Mick Jordan]

Has the missing bit crept up to the other end?

 

[Silver sprinter]

What is it made from. If its rubber it will have shrunk. Take it out put in bucket of boiling water for 5 minutes and it will be more than big enough probably have to trim it. But it does look like a end trim Is missing

 

[Wully]

If there is a trim missing then the other side should still have it. Think as said rubber tends to shrink and expand Hot water would be best and it would clean it at same time