100% Waterproof Vault using black silicone

[Gigahorse]

Met a fellow CT owner at a supercharger and noticed the top of his vault had some "modifications"
He said after 5 different service center appointments, them adding a slat on the first, and the rest of the time telling him it was "in spec" he took black silicone to the top area by the glass and down the sides.
He had a lot of tools for his job in the back he could not afford to get wet so this was his solution.
Looks a little rough around the edges but maybe the only 100% waterproof vault on the road until Tesla gets the new applique gaskets out.
(pictures taken and shared with permission)
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[Dahongfei]

Lmao wow, that’s ghetto rigged

I rather have some of my drops of water than look at that

 

[Black306]

That's pretty bad. If sealing was that important, I'd yank the tonneau appliqué and apply sealant under the appliqué; it's only 2-bolts to remove.

https://service.tesla.com/docs/Cybe....html#:~:text=Open the <em>tonneau</em> cover.

 

[CWiley]

Met a fellow CT owner at a supercharger and noticed the top of his vault had some "modifications"
He said after 5 different service center appointments, them adding a slat on the first, and the rest of the time telling him it was "in spec" he took black silicone to the top area by the glass and down the sides.
He had a lot of tools for his job in the back he could not afford to get wet so this was his solution.
Looks a little rough around the edges but maybe the only 100% waterproof vault on the road until Tesla gets the new applique gaskets out.
(pictures taken and shared with permission)
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I have similar results by using Foam Backer Rod in those cracks. 1/8" and 1/4". Depending on where you stuff it. It has stayed in the cracks through several car washes, spray and drive through. https://www.amazon.com/Backer-Concrete-Filler-Joints-Backing/dp/B0D4LX4ZYD/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2XBWZB0DR58ZH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0WjW1esT50dMyP25yj-An1paRDZDcGxGd1_2kGAFBO_kGdoHLsVCOefEoTOSrvAd8NzpsSCKlEI4Tz1-QK2qLqpOgKh2-ZDkSMT0iknQhJMIGEdc8hXyzm4lDMFFrdug7h_V4fPkDmjCRskphTN4Ky7PgVYNDlsffWQ5P_92f33ymqt7RQuxVN9NIH2XoFjbc9cKwCamsHS5fP5L4Ue-pQ.JXX8DxJ_kq-NjSjnkoQy4icnF9oJhLye6OMWJhvbQa4&dib_tag=se&keywords=1/4+"+foam+backer+rod&qid=1755158751&sprefix=1/4+"+foam+backer+rod,hi,68&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

 

[CWiley]

I have similar results by using Foam Backer Rod in those cracks. 1/8" and 1/4". Depending on where you stuff if. It has stayed in the cracks through several car washes, spray and drive through. https://www.amazon.com/Backer-Concrete-Filler-Joints-Backing/dp/B0D4LX4ZYD/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=2XBWZB0DR58ZH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0WjW1esT50dMyP25yj-An1paRDZDcGxGd1_2kGAFBO_kGdoHLsVCOefEoTOSrvAd8NzpsSCKlEI4Tz1-QK2qLqpOgKh2-ZDkSMT0iknQhJMIGEdc8hXyzm4lDMFFrdug7h_V4fPkDmjCRskphTN4Ky7PgVYNDlsffWQ5P_92f33ymqt7RQuxVN9NIH2XoFjbc9cKwCamsHS5fP5L4Ue-pQ.JXX8DxJ_kq-NjSjnkoQy4icnF9oJhLye6OMWJhvbQa4&dib_tag=se&keywords=1/4+"+foam+backer+rod&qid=1755158751&sprefix=1/4+"+foam+backer+rod,hi,68&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1

 

[Qixer01]

Omg! That look’s aweful. To each their own.
i understand needing a water tight area. Just think how much better that could look with a little time spent on it.

 

[lrpena]

That's ghetto AF. Why would anyone do this? There are at least a dozen other ways to fix it or at least do it cleanly.

 

[Art138]

I would have used painters tape to keep the edge lines symmetrical; here in Florida with the heat that silicone would look terrible with sand sticking to it. Also,if you have to remove the appliqué in the future,it might be a challenge.

 

[Amuma]

That looks pretty red neckish

 

[L3it3R]

Wow. I can never prepare myself for seeing these 'mods' ... *sigh*

 

[That Beast Mode]

He may only need it to haul tools and his job as a work truck, but c'mon - At least run a finger across that bead..

 

[EvilNuff]

If that's how shitty a job he does with his own items imagine how shitty he is with other people's. If I saw that I would never hire him for any job.

 

[CyberGus]

Just drive with suspension at "high", no one will see it

 

[Jacob]

I wonder if butyl tape (like for windshields) would be the correct choice here applied under that panel.

 

[SlegMD]

He may only need it to haul tools and his job as a work truck, but c'mon - At least run a finger across that bead..

lol for real