2013 Seneca 37TS front cap seam

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Originally Posted by Rustynuts

I am trying a totally different type of repair that I want to get some miles on to see how it is going to work before I post my method....hopefully this will be my last time repairing this seam.

I know it has only been a week, but was wondering if you had anything to report.
I was removing my mactator today and saw a gap at the top of the drivers side. Yup, I am having separation. Right now there is only one screw sticking out and I was hoping you had something to report so I can start repairs before it gets worse.
TIA

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I only had about 1 1/2 foot of the seam popping out. It had screws loose and pushing the rubber cover out. I used a x-acto knife to slice the paint and pull the rubber out. I then took the screws out and squeezed in some 3M M5200 glue and put the screws back in. I added one screw where it was bowed out. Got it all back together and am hoping for the best.

[Rustynuts]

Originally Posted by rpietsch

I know it has only been a week, but was wondering if you had anything to report.
I was removing my mactator today and saw a gap at the top of the drivers side. Yup, I am having separation. Right now there is only one screw sticking out and I was hoping you had something to report so I can start repairs before it gets worse.
TIA

I havent gotten it out on the road yet, my method worked our good and it should be a permanent fix...time will tell.

[Gilly 1071]

Finally got out to the shop and got the drivers side seam separation project started. It's obvious once I got the demolition done that this is at least the second repair. I am using the machine bolts with the aluminum backer plate on the inside. Previously screws and what looks to be a rivet of some sort.
How much gap can I expect to be able to suck in? In places there's a good 3/8 separation.