rain gutter

[othater]

I did a search on rain gutter and received replies on mostly roof racks.
There was one that mention a caulking in the gutter.
Is that how it is held in place (with the caulking) or are there suppose to be some kind of clips.
I'd like to keep them on, but sections are loose or broken.
Should I use some glue?
its a 94 LC

Thanks

 

[IBCRUSN]

They are held on much like other trim pieces, sort of a snap on tight fit. If there are sections that are broken your best bet to maintain a clean look is to replaced them. You could use some kind of autobody glue but I don't have any experience with that type of adhesive. The gutter rails don't look inherently bad but it does make it look a little less "finished".

 

[IdahoDoug]

Are you talking about the rain gutter itself (welded onto roof), or the metal trim that clips onto it? And what do you mean "sections are loose or broken"?

DougM

 

[Sno bored]

If you are talking about the trim piece it's not glued on. I just pulled mine off, I think it looks better without it.

 

[othater]

DougM,
Sections are loose, I probably broke the section. I noticed it when i was washing the roof. I grabbed the edge to help pull myself up and it pulled away.

I guess replace, remove all or use silicon caulking.

Thanks

 

[IdahoDoug]

OT,

"Sections are loose". That's the sum total of additional input?? I guess it's actually less than your first description I quoted so going the wrong way.

DougM

 

[e9999]

are we to guess that you are talking about the black metal/plastic trim piece that goes over the outer edge of the roof metal gutter...?


or do you plan to keep us in suspense....?

 

[othater]

If your guessing..your right, the plastic lip which I thought is called the rain gutter (if I may call it that) is not attached along the middle (about 2 1/2 foot section).
Sorry if I'm not explaining the description correctly.

 

[e9999]

If your guessing..your right, the plastic lip which I thought is called the rain gutter (if I may call it that) is not attached along the middle (about 2 1/2 foot section).
Sorry if I'm not explaining the description correctly.

well, then, stick it back on!

with some glue if need be....

or get a new one (expensive IIRC) from CDan

 

[Darwood]

well, then, stick it back on!

with some glue if need be....

or get a new one (expensive IIRC) from CDan

If I recall correctly the trim is relatively cheap like $50. It's the shipping that will kill you.