[RCM Racing engines]

For you guys who buy expensive silicone but don't use it every day or even every week, how do you keep it from solidifying before the next time you need it?

WTF, you don't use the whole tube on one engine??





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[Yoyodyne]

WTF, you don't use the whole tube on one engine??





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Tube and a half. I wanna save the half left.

 

[TheNovaMan]

LOL! ?

 

[RCM Racing engines]

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Tube and a half. I wanna save the half left.

Always want the half right ...
Maybe we can work something out... LOL

 

[Chris Uratchko]

If you hang the caulk gun upside down, the silicone drains a bit leaving a plug at the end.... then you just pull the plug out with your fingers next time you use the silicone. Works for me....

 

[TheNovaMan]

I have one like that now. I should go check it out...

 

[5774]

Back when I was racing and had the motor apart a lot, I used the OTS Home depot aluminum colored rain gutter silicone. Worked great.

 

[Geoff]

Same here. I have used cheap hardware store silicon & found it seals just as well as expensive brand name silicon.

 

[Bwh998]

I get these from work.

 

[blykins]

Dow Corning 732. Works with 15" of crankcase vacuum and works well with Ford FE's. I use it in place of the side seals and nails, china walls, etc. Goes on well, smooths with your finger, fills crevices, and comes apart easily.

 

[AA Performance]

Curious if anybody has used JB Weld 32927 with maximum oil resistance

 

[600" BBF]

Same here. I have used cheap hardware store silicon & found it seals just as well as expensive brand name silicon.

Ultra Black, or some of the regular stuff, has anyone had experiece with one setting up quicker than the next?

 

[Kenny B.]

I am in awe of this thread and all the personal experience that has been shared. I had a very unique application to seal,and this thread was a tremendous help.
When we remodeled our kitchen about 10 years ago,we went with a slate counter top and fabricated slate sink from Sheldon Slate. It is similar to this:

About 2 years ago,it started to leak. The company said "Sure,we'll fix it. Just remove it and bring it to us and...."
That wasn't an option. We tried Toyota FIPG,but that didn't last either. This thread led me to order some Dowsil 832 in black,and the results were nothing short of spectacular!
Many thanks,YB.

 

[n2omike]

Project Farm tested a variety of silicone sealers and got some surprising results. Worth watching.

 

[bigblockmark]

Valco Chemical silver silicone has 5% +ground aluminum in it. I like it

 

[turboken77]

i like the valco Cincinnati but cant find it anymore

 

[bigblockmark]

I believe Jegs Or Summit sell it.

 

[str8liner]

Ultra Grey guy here.

 

[tjs44]

Hylomar,been using it for years,EZ cleanup.Tom

 

[Hcfox93]

nissan 1217H liquid gasket 999mp-1217hp. grey. all i use since its free!