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UPVC window trim glue for outside, ie upvc to brick and trim to upvc window

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UnsureAboutthis
UnsureAboutthis Posts: 354 Forumite
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Hello.
As the title says.

The current trim on the outside features 45mm wide trim, and white glue used for a trim-to-brick fit. What type of glue/sealant was used, please?

Then the joints between the outside trim and joint to upvc window, what sealant is best ie one that sets almost, good as hard and does not discolour easily.

If any UPVC window fitters here, I look forward to your tip as well as anyone else who may be able to help.

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  • Vortigern
    Vortigern Posts: 3,302 Forumite
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    For plastic trim to uPVC you might try acetone or a solvent weld cement used for plastic waste pipes.
  • UnsureAboutthis
    UnsureAboutthis Posts: 354 Forumite
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    Vortigern said:
    For plastic trim to uPVC you might try acetone or a solvent weld cement used for plastic waste pipes.
    its upvc trim to upvc window frame, thanks.
  • WIAWSNB
    WIAWSNB Posts: 731 Forumite
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    A high quality 'frame sealant', ideally one that's water based, or at least wipe-awayable with a damp cloth.
    Which one? Don't know.
  • UnsureAboutthis
    UnsureAboutthis Posts: 354 Forumite
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    if possible, any more ideas pelase as i have been looking and re water based sealants for upvc, reviews not to my liking
  • WIAWSNB
    WIAWSNB Posts: 731 Forumite
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    if possible, any more ideas pelase as i have been looking and re water based sealants for upvc, reviews not to my liking
    Understandable.
    The problem with non-water-based types is how awkward they can be to clean up, wiping away excess. Or, in the case if silicone-based, that they don't take paint afterwards. 
    I'd love to know a good compromise sealant/adhesive too. 
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