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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 07:47 AM
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It's just a 2 inch section that you have to pry up to get into but water finds it's way in each time it rains. I just need some waterproof adhesive and a syringe I guess. Any recommendations ?!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmirehman
It's just a 2 inch section that you have to pry up to get into but water finds it's way in each time it rains. I just need some waterproof adhesive and a syringe I guess. Any recommendations ?!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...74115972,d.eXY
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 08:08 AM
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Any idea how I could get it to stray directly into that little slot?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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Default Re: Seam in top separated just enough to allow rain water in!

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Any idea how I could get it to stray directly into that little slot?
I would tape of the area to prevent over spray, then I would use something to lift the opening to spray where it is separated, then I would lay something flat on top till it dries. I hope it stays sealed for you long after you put the top up and down.
 

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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 09:50 AM
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If you can get your hands on 2 powerful magnets, that should do nicely to hold the seam together while the adhesive sets up.
( or multiple magnets )
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ala_xfire
If you can get your hands on 2 powerful magnets, that should do nicely to hold the seam together while the adhesive sets up. ( or multiple magnets )
Where could I find some of those?
 
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Old Aug 29, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jimmirehman
Where could I find some of those?
a couple of sets of these should do :
4 Neodymium Magnets 1/2 x 1/2 inch Cylinder N48: Industrial Rare Earth Magnets: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific 4 Neodymium Magnets 1/2 x 1/2 inch Cylinder N48: Industrial Rare Earth Magnets: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

Pull Force is approximately 24.5 pounds
( that's magnet to magnet )

Another suggestion : move to California, I hear that it no longer rains there ........
 

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