Hi Will i'm loving this Van build series please keep the video's coming. For nice straight line when using silicone ect use masking tape all around so that it looks like a frame & then apply the silicone. To give you a smooth finish mix some washing up liquid and warm water in a jug (about a quarter full) dip your finger and smooth it over the silicone keep dipping as you go & you don't need to press on. Once the silicone is dry then peel the masking tape off. Hope this helps. All the best.

Not going to lie nearly spat my drinck out when that frame fell down. Loving the build fella

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Use masking tape around the surround of the window put your silicone or silkaflex on ,then remove tape nice clean lines.🤗

@Jay-ro8xt

3 жыл бұрын

Ha lol just wa I was going to say . Funny enough iv just bought masking tape for the same reason 😅

@IMP3TIGO

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, or painters tape. This is the general best technique for straight and clean caulking, in your bath or your Fiat Ducato.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll give this a try

@Richard-eb8dy

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts also use turps to clean it after applying it. to clean it nice and smooth. Use a rubber gloves with the turpes to get it extreemly smooth. After that remove the masking tape.

Trick to getting a neat finish with sealant is instead of using a spatula, get some spit on your finger and run it along the bead of sealant, sounds strange I know but learnt it when I was an apprentice plumber 😂

Just finding this after being hooked on Greg Virgoe's excellent van series...As some one just planning to do a van conversion this is gold!!....Greg, this is how you do it... Will, ya beauty , o shit..Haha.....this is how it will be for a lot of us...Brilliant stuff Will.

I’m a motorhome technician and use sikaflex everyday. Less is more in my eyes mate. If you need any advice give me a shout… happy to help. Keep up the good work

Squirt some mastic up in the ridges on the inside, between the wood and the ceiling. If you can get it in deep enough it will make a seal with the mastic you applied on the outside, and help prevent any drips coming down.

Although you seem to say that you don’t know what you’re doing, you are also coming up with some excellent ideas, for instance the plastic sheeting/bag that catches the metal swarf

Watching you muddle through, learning new things is great fun. Really enjoy your videos. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Fit a small fan in the floor, and on super hot days park in the grass (longer the better), instant air-con, the air is 5-10 C cooler.

When using sealant, wear surgical gloves, dip a finger in a tub of water, and run your finger along the bead of sealant. Usually gives a nice neat edge👍

@malcolmrowe5031

2 жыл бұрын

Add Washing up liquid to the water as well

8:30 That antique motorcycle...

Mood was down for some reason Just saw your video now I feel better

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 😀

Drill bits with a point usually for wood Masonry bits have a spade end And as for silicone, you can get a mastic tool and use masking tape to get a good edge Good luck with the build

I started watching your video while you were stuck in Nepal in the lockdown and yeah it has been amazing experience watching you since then . your videos are joy to watch . love form nepal .

you could have used metal roofing screws they have rubber washers built in so you don't have to seal them, or you can buy little round pre caulked vinyl dots - also used for metal roofing to put over the screws so you don't have to caulk them. rather than sica flex you could also have used a liquid roof coating like snow roof, which may have been a little easier - however all that said, nobody's gonna look at your roof, that's a tall van! and if its not leaking then you did a good job.

Dude tape up then apply sillocone the spray with soapy water and use your finger to smooth out perfect every time. 👌

Put a glove on and run your finger over the sealer. You could use masking tape to give you a nice clean edge finish. Sorry Will shouldn’t laugh but it’s fun watching you do this. Max respect for getting the job done 👍🏻

For someone who is new to all this building.. you’re actually pretty decent. Ofc it won’t be 100% professional but still a top job mate.

Your videos are the only ones I watch that make me feel emotions like fear 🤣make me laugh out loud and pride when you find the solution to all the issues you come across. Keep up the hard work, your an inspiration 😊

That's your biggest fan, Will :D

You need a Fuggee kit for that silicone - hands down the easiest solution, better than tape, better than wet fingers etc etc. I'm crap with sealant and even I can make it look good with the fuggee blades

I could watch you all day, love that you leave your blunders in, it's what makes you relatable, I'm learning but also cracking up with laughter at the same time. Cheers your new Subscriber from Down Under

Nice to see this van build coming along. When using silicone, or decorator's caulk first use a Stanley knife and cut the end of the nozzle off at an angle, about 45 degrees, and about 5 to 10mm from the tip. The further away from the end of the nozzle, the wider the bead of silicone will be. Then, to get it nice and smooth you could go with the old-school method which involves spitting on your finger and using it to smooth over the silicone, or I guess water with a little washing-up liquid would also work. Good luck with the rest of the build.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Adam I’ll give this a try next time

Love from Nepal

👏🏻 great job,your definitely more confident and it’s making your work a lot easier for you,well done mate🤜🤛

My heart is in my mouth every time you are let loose with tools or machinery. But just like Tom Cruise, you do your own stunts. Great content again nice movie - keep it up, Will!

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 love it

Oh happy days!!!

Use painters tape offset off the desired line first. Then finger in soapy water (or spit) along to smooth the sealant. Let set up a little only and remove the painters tape.

Why didn't you mount it further forward where there's flat bits on the roof? Enjoying the build series btw!

Best thing on KZread so entertaining. Some great kenny Everett diy man bits, honest information

Such a satisfying moment when you connect yr Max air Fan to the power and she bursts into life 😍🚐💨

Id also skip the screws. Glazing adhesive (polyester stuff) is good enough for bonded windows so it should hold a plastic roof vent. Prop the wood spacer off the floor with some vertical battens while the sika stuff sets overnight, I use some plasterboarding telescopic supports. Cheap to buy and work a treat. !

Hi loved the video you show the real van building with worts and all the the only builder I've seen goes out in the van why building great! Thanks Bill

I’m going to be honest with you, Will. I get major anxiety problems when you start using power tools and it makes it hard to watch at times 😬🙈 stay safe, fella 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry for causing you anxiety 😂

@Moloko_b

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts Watched too many of those DIY mishaps vids, probably lol 😂

Mate, your absolutely bonkers and I love watching your videos. I just installed a maxxfan on my lwb sprinter inspired by your video. I was very nervous about cutting a hole in the roof, but your and Greg virgo was a great help x

There is a product called Dicor Self-leveling Lap Sealant that works well for MaxxAir ceiling fans. Same installation with a caulking gun, but buy extra and be generous with it so you will assure a good seal. Too late for Will's install but when he goes back up on the roof periodically to check the seal for receding areas that lead to leaks, you can probably reinforce your seal with Dicor over top of your Sikaflex.

Trim the surplus butyl tape off. Then apply masking tape around the maxxvent; and tool the sealant off with your finger ( plenty paper towels handy) peel masking tape off before sealant starts to cure though ...

Hi Will, great video,it looks FANtastic LOL,you have done well for the first time fitting.it works perfectly.

Your a legend doing this work.. id never trust myself doing all that lol.. keep it up dude!!!! This van build is going to epic!!!

*Absolutely **_smashing_** Will!!!* - You can be proud of yourself! 👌

Drill bits are straightforward to identify. Wood has a sharp pointed tip, Metal has a cone end, and masonry usually have winged tips.

WELL DONE WILL, SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEO.

These videos are getting better each week. Proper excited with each job thats getting ticked off. Nice job with the fan mate.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Rav

Some crazy thunder storms and a raging hangover.. This video is exactly what I needed 👏

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Try getting a cheap one inch paintbrush, shorten the bristles to just under half length with a pair of scissors then dip in thinners/white spirit and brush over the wet sikaflex... doesn't give a smooth finish but gives a neat brushed finish much like the seam sealer underneath the vehicle's body. Excellent videos by the way... can't wait for the finished project!

I used to work at an RV shop and it is VERY difficult to make lap sealant (Sikaflex) look good, takes lots of practice. What's important is to start with a clean surface and then ensure that your seal is complete, including over the screw holes, and from what I see it looks like you did it right. If your fan assembly has a reverse setting, you can use this function to create positive pressure inside the van and then spray soapy water around the seal. If you see bubbles, you'll need to touch up the seal. (You can also use this method to check the windows you installed.) Also, if you find that you need to remove any sealant, there is a chemical called Hexane that is excellent for this, although I don't know how easy it is to get it in the U.K.; you need a permit to buy it in the U.S.

Get yourself a Kreg pocket hole jig and screws. You'll never look back after doing a few wooden frames...

the white van man now has a fan. looks really good. make sure that it is sealed. be safe have fun keep moving.

awesome update!!! another sunday another great video. :)

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon appreciate it

Hey buddy When you seal with any sealer and want a pro finish. ..use masking tape strips on top an bottom of work area. ..seal and smudge product in and pull masking tape off for a clean line. Hope it helps. Cheers

That was great! Your confidence is showing more and more when you're doing your build! 👍 And if you look at rv videos where they show the roof, their sealant is also blobby and smudgy. I guess it's the texture of the product.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martine

Well done Will…I’ll be a lot happier when you’ve finished clambering around on that roof! 😳🙏

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Haha so will I

With regards to the sikaflex, or any type of sealing to be honest, if you making tape around where you want to seal then take the tape off it will look a lot neater. With regards to the the ice gem look, you can spray simple washing up liquid and water onto it and then on your finger, and rub them down. Keep spraying your finger on each one. Hope that helps

You’re doing o brilliant job, the van’s coming on really well 👍

Had similar fan in my camper trailer let’s a lot of daylight in so no sleeping in! Made up a blackout curtain for inside the van when fan not in use

Love it. Total calamity.

At 3:45 you talk about a 400 centimeters frame, that's really a big one 😂 (= 4 meters = 12 or 13 feet)

Glad you found what you wanted to do . You were not enjoying it at hartpury doing your sports course and dealing with the fun police hugo all those years ago haha . Big fan of your content . Ps it’s Sam , your old halls mate

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Haha hey mate hope your good and doing what you love with animals!

I told you before to cut the end of the tube to agood angle with a Stanley knife so you get a nice finish.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

I did cut the tube hah

Sikaflex type silicones you need some soapy water on your fingers then it smooths out nicely. Otherwise it sticks.

New to your channel. Just dido on the safety glasses etc. A pro knows enough and cares enough to do things slow, safe and careful. Good luck my friend

Mate your updates are bloody awesome , love watching!!!!!

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Shaun appreciate it

Good work! Great shorts.

tea time!

When I need a solid straight line when smoothing out caulk, I use a good brand painter's tape

you are doing great mate, just take ya time and good luck with it!

For sicaflex, Try wearing rubber gloves then spraying your finger with contact cleaner and rub that around. Helps make a smoother seal although probably not the professional way. Plus saves getting too messy

Great job mate 👍🚐

You are doing amazing, love the van build series!

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers James!

Dab of washing up liquid on your finger then run it around the edge of the sealant = nice neat finish. 😁

Good job well done. Looking down from above onto the fan casing, if you extend out by 5-10mm and go round the perimeter of the fan casing with masking tape, you can then put a bead of the sealing compound all the way round. Smooth it out with a wet finger, only go over it once. Remove the masking tape and you should have a nice smooth edge all the way round the casing. Please always wear goggles

Think you were suppose to say while you are doing 70 down the motorway! 😄😉😄

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

😂 my vans limited to 67 anyway so I can’t even make 70 hah

Oh Will. Very entertaining van built. Very much enjoy watching.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Todd

ITS COMING HOME LAD !!!!!!!!

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

It really is

@spikeyak47

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts yesssss fella smart roof van 👌

Great Job!

Smooth off any silicone with a finger wet from your warm soapy water. It finishes the surface really nice. Don’t worry about the surface getting wet as it’s a warmer proof seal.

Great job mate 👍..l must say will . That van is brilliant.great choice .. Id love one ,but for now I still have my Cosy astra van Been to Norfolk and that Cotswolds in the last few weeks..😁 I'll try and share a short video of van soon

Love this series!

Another cracking video buddy

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris

when you put the silicone down a lil bit of washing up liquid on your finger helps smooth it right out

Ad get some metal trim say about 3 inches wide and trim around over the mastic. Fix with rivets or self tappers with the seal washers so no leaks mate make a much better look in you van 👌

Wet you're index finger in water and run along the silicone 👍

Looks great!

Looking good Will 👍❤️😋

Wood have a sharp point, masonry for bricks ect have a sideways square/ diamond shape tip, the other type is for metal.

Wooden drill bits have a spike on the tip, masonry drill bits have triangle shape on the top and metal drill bits are generally just pointed

Hi really enjoyed seeing your van project really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

This is comedy gold! Good on yer Will 😆🙌🏻

For a smooth finish with sealer spray some wd40 on ur finger and smooth it off with ur finger you will need to keep spraying ur finger as you go but always works well for me

Well done will another good video keep them coming

Hey will have a great weekend and stay safe. Thanks for uploading this video and today is my birthday looks like i got best present from you.

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Happy birthday mate

@prasadkumta3432

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts thank you will

You’re inspirational mate 👍🏼

Nice break from my own DIY project.....thanks

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric 😀

Way to go Will!

You run your finger over the Sikaflex to give it a nice smoothed off look.

@michaelvandromme

3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Also add some washing up liquid to your finger when running it along.

@MrDJGix

3 жыл бұрын

I was about to say the same thing

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll give this a try next time

Sicaflex is sculpted best with wet finger and plenty of clean up

I'm a Fan of this van build 😁

Absolutely smashing it mate. You'll be fully fledged handyman after this build haha

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Haha let’s hope so

That fan looks awesome you did really well installing it looking forward to next update

@WillsWhereabouts

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris, loving the fan

@chris20years1

3 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts no probs the fan is awesome