Se-gi windows - seal "creep" (1998)

January 23, 2014, 03:51:20 pm

I recently purchased a used 1998 Intrigue with the much bemoaned se-gi windows which have the apparently common problem of "seal creep" where the black sealant is oozing between the panes of glass. No seal leaks or fogging issues (at least not yet), just ugly black sealer.

I have read that way back when this problem originally occurred that se-gi and/or Country Coach was fixing the problem under warranty, but the previous owner never took care of it and I am guessing that now 15 years down the road that any warranty claim is long over. Also the se-gi company appears to be partially out of business or out of the RV window business.
I did find this guy who has a repair service and sells do it yourself kits to fix this problem: www.daverootrvglassrepair.com but he doesn't come anywhere near my area (Minnesota) so I would be left to my own devices and the do it yourself kit that he sells.

My questions for the forum are these: - Has anyone done a successful do it yourself repair of this issue, and if so what kit/process/etc did you use? - Does anyone know if there is still any warranty or other claim from se-gi or CC? - Does anyone know of a repair service or location to fix this issue that is in or closer to Minnesota?

Thanks in advance for any info or experiences you can pass along.
This Intrigue was a real fixer-upper when I got it, and I am looking forward to doing the needed repairs and getting out in it this summer.

Mark M

Re: Se-gi windows - seal "creep" (1998)

Reply #1 – January 23, 2014, 06:27:47 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 93519

Mark,

One way is to pull the window (s) out and take them to a glass shop, most glass shops are capable of repairing/replacing the glass. Most will pull the glass from the frame, make a template and send it to their supplier & install the new glass into the frame. I've looked at that dave root site before and even thought about buying a kit to try but on average it's cheaper or the same to take it to the glass shop and then at least I get some sort of warranty. Typically when we do this we have the coach with no windows for at least a week. I would recommend that if you decide to go this route, and find a glass shop that you will have do it, only do 1 window first. Then once that one is done and your happy with everything then do the rest. I've used many different glass shops over the years, lesson learned!

Jim Lewis

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