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baloo · 01-30-2013, 12:49 PM

Has anyone tried to use the spray sealants advertised on TV -- names such as Leak Seal (Rustoleum), Seal it, Mighty Seal and several other names?

I saw you can get these in White, as well as clear. I have used the black spray seal in the past on my house roof, and it does go on like paint, and covers well as a spray paint does.

just wondering how it would hold up on a MoHo roof. Certainly could be used in an emergency, as it is much easier to apply that the Eternabond procedure.

Feedback?

Barlow46 · 01-30-2013, 01:12 PM

"Snake-oil" in my opinion.

rexabbot · 01-30-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Barlow46

"Snake-oil" in my opinion.

The OP asked, "Has anyone tried to use the spray ..."
I think he was soliciting someone's opinion who may have used the product not a comment from someone who viewed the commercial.

I have actually sprayed a small area on my roof and still don't believe I have enough information to offer an intelligent opinion.

greezykid · 01-30-2013, 02:38 PM

I saw a review on TV,SNAKE OIL was the final review.

Barlow46 · 01-30-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rexabbot

The OP asked, "Has anyone tried to use the spray ..."
I think he was soliciting someone's opinion who may have used the product not a comment from someone who viewed the commercial.

I have actually sprayed a small area on my roof and still don't believe I have enough information to offer an intelligent opinion.

Rex,
Actually the OP asked two questions. One did indeed ask "has anyone tried" and the second was after he questioned the use on a motorhome room and asked for "feedback". Not knowing what his rv roof is constructed with (fiberglass or EPDM) makes it kinda hard to answer as some products can be used on one but not the other. However, after reading about and seeing the ads for the product, I feel that the product is marginal at best and thus my "feedback" still stands....snake oil in my opinion. Your coach roof is not the best place to try out untested products as you can do some serious and expensive damage. After I read some of the reviews on Amazon from those who purchased the product but couldn't get it to stop a leak in their gutters at home, I don't think I would experiment with it on my coach roof. Eternabond is a tried and true product and again in my opinion, would be the better of the choices.

rexabbot · 01-30-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Barlow46

Rex,
Actually the OP asked two questions. One did indeed ask "has anyone tried" and the second was after he questioned the use on a motorhome room and asked for "feedback". Not knowing what his rv roof is constructed with (fiberglass or EPDM) makes it kinda hard to answer as some products can be used on one but not the other. However, after reading about and seeing the ads for the product, I feel that the product is marginal at best and thus my "feedback" still stands....snake oil in my opinion. Your coach roof is not the best place to try out untested products as you can do some serious and expensive damage. After I read some of the reviews on Amazon from those who purchased the product but couldn't get it to stop a leak in their gutters at home, I don't think I would experiment with it on my coach roof. Eternabond is a tried and true product and again in my opinion, would be the better of the choices.

Now that is an intelligent response.

sgtjoe · 01-30-2013, 09:05 PM

You all just ruined my trip to San Diego. I was taking an old screen door that I sprayed with that stuff and was going surfing with it.

bruceisla · 01-31-2013, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sgtjoe

You all just ruined my trip to San Diego. I was taking an old screen door that I sprayed with that stuff and was going surfing with it.

Bummer Dude !!

Manuel B · 01-31-2013, 02:37 PM

I have hail damage on my A/C shrouds and a powered roof vent, they have been patched but still start leaking sometimes, when I saw the TV stuff I thought about it, then did a search for reviews, there are many brands of the same idea, from $12. to $39. most of the user reviews were negative on Amazon, Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Leak Ender Two Pack - Flexible Spray Sealant as Mighty as the Flex Spray As Seen On TV
Same with other review sources, also found the identical positive reviews on multiple sites so those must be fakes,
Camping World has this one, Spray-n-Seal Instant Rubber Roof Repair, 16 oz - Leisure Time Marketing 60030 - Roof Maintenance & Repair - Camping World
I'll probably try it on my shrouds vs. $100. each but not sure about other uses after reading what users thought.

djbmsu · 01-31-2013, 06:46 PM

From the research I did, I found the product to contain almost identical as "undercoating" which is found in most auto parts stores for 5.95 and still would not use it on my MH Roof, even in a temporary situation.