The rack installation showed how much the nozzle access and assembly order mattered during sealing. This black cartridge sealant is part of my purchased coating and sealing supplies.
Black sealant around a roof-rack landing pad during my installation.
The item in my kit
I bought Red Devil Black Acrylic Latex Sealant as part of my camper van equipment.
The rack installation showed how much the nozzle access and assembly order mattered during sealing. This black cartridge sealant is part of my purchased coating and sealing supplies.
Where it fits my build
I removed the factory roof covers, widened the mounting holes and scraped the paint and adhesive from the landing-pad areas. I then fitted the landing pads and assembled the side rails, crossbars and fairing.
The sealant timing made the assembly messy. I applied it early and got it on my hands and parts, while the installed pads left little space for reaching underneath with the nozzle.
The close working space around one of the rack attachments.
My build notes
The access around the pad was the memorable part of this job. Small spaces between the roof, pad and rail affected how I could position the sealant and tighten the hardware.
The order of assembly changed which parts of the joint I could reach.
Alternative products
Two alternatives to compare
DAP Dynaflex 230 is an acrylic-latex sealant in a brown finish. GE SCS1200 is a black silicone formulation, so the comparison changes both chemistry and finish options.
DAP Dynaflex 230 Brown Sealant
DAP Dynaflex 230 is an acrylic-latex sealant supplied in a cartridge. The brown formulation creates a colored bead along a joint.
