screw covers

[joe in calif]

I'm going to change the rubber strips that cover the screws on the front of my trailer. I have seen a few videos on it, doesn't look like a big deal but I was wondering in anyone here has done it and might have a suggestion or two to offer.

[Bassdogs]

Originally Posted by joe in calif

I'm going to change the rubber strips that cover the screws on the front of my trailer. I have seen a few videos on it, doesn't look like a big deal but I was wondering in anyone here has done it and might have a suggestion or two to offer.

The only time I removed the vinyl strip was to recaulk the seam [another story altogether]. Don't remember any of the details other than its a pretty straight forward process. I reinstalled the same strip once I removed and resealed the corner braces.

Are you doing this because the old strips are discolored?

[joe in calif]

Thank you, It looks easy but sometimes someone has done the job and may have a tip or two. Mine are starting to discolor with yellow spots so my wife wants me to change them. I was told to start at the top and work down and put a dad of caulk where the screws go in to hold the strip in place.

[DocBrown]

It's really simple. Just pinch it lengthwise and slide it into the channel. And yes use a little caulk on the ends.

I replaced one on the back of the trailer because it was cut about 6 inches short from the factory.