Question Ford Transit sealant between panels

[ZipSeb]

I was wondering what installers do with the silicone/caulk sealant between both panels on the driver side of a Ford transit Van... I have a full sticker to install in the window panels and will be going over the seam. tha van is dark grey and the print is beige/brown flooring picture, so cutting it back 1/8" from the sealant will be an eye sore.

 

[Black Star]

Not sure what others do but I've always cut it back. Vinyl doesn't stick to the sealant and I can see how it would fail over time and could cause bigger issues.

 

[signheremd]

Cut it back or remove the sealant and clean with alcohol. If you cross over the sealant, the vinyl will not adhere and water will end up getting behind and cause more of the vinyl to lift.

 

[White Haus]

We cut them back here as well.

I noticed on the Dodge Promasters they're painted over, which I would imagine would make them safe to cover.

 

[Notarealsignguy]

I think most of them are painted, seam sealer goes on before painting. I usually cut them but don't trim it back. I have no formal training so take that with a grain of salt.

 

[ZipSeb]

I have always cut it back 1/8" from sealant also, but that was mostly on cut vinyl graphics. After much thoughts, I decided to install over the sealant using Primer 94 on both sides of the sealant, I have also sealed to top with a bean of clear silicone as well as the bottom. I have mentioned to my client to keep an eye on it and let me know ASAP if anything appears from it... I will use this as a trial for future knowledge.
Thank You to all that have given their opinion, I appreciate it.

 

[BlueRoseAuto]

any update on this? did the graphics do okay with your primer 94 on the area?

 

[ZipSeb]

Saw the van after 3 months and everything was intact