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Originally Posted by ebacherville
any one know of some good black sealant that i can use on the plastic window??
Doubt ill find black silicon at the home improvement store.. but ill look
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Use Polyurethane caulk. It is better than silicon which cannot be re-caulked as it won't bond well to itself or any surface that has been previously been in contact with it. Polyurethane caulk is available at Lowes home depot marine supply or a lumber yard and can be found in black.
It is very sticky and is paintable. Black silicone is also available. Check lumber yards. When you caulk an area mask the edges where you want the caulk line to end and use a plastic spoon or putty knife (depending on desired sectional shape,) to screed off the excess. To get a uniform job you want to have everything set up with the goal of filling (overfilling) the joint and screeding it off within a very short time while it is most fluid. The tape should be pulled immediately this lets the caulk edge settle. A bit of strategy and setup will result in a superior job. Sometimes the black version it is labeled as polyurethane roof sealant - it's the same stuff.
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Once you get the caulking method down consider using it to blend the edges of the other fixed windows.
BTW: Great progress!