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GE Silicon II forver to cure Meat Plow 05-06-2007
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Posted by larry on May 6, 2007, 11:32 am
Meat Plow wrote:

>>>Can't remember any silicon going 48 hours and still being tacky to the
>>>touch. Maybe the temperature is too low (60-65F) ? Only thing I can think
>>>of though.
>>>
>>>Have to admit I didn't read the label (print too small for my bad eyes)
>>>any ideas?
>>
>>
>>It sounds as though it is too old. Was this laying around for awhile before
>>you used it?
>
>
> Bought it new at the hardware store. Tried two different tubes. Furnace in
> this house not working (next project) so I put a space heater in the
> bathroom. Haven't been there yet today so I'll see if there was
> improvement in curing overnight.
>

I bought a tube a year ago. Worst stuff I've ever tried to
use. It also develops a "crystalline" like structure. My
guess is that either the epa banned the acetic acid content
or the patent ran out. You can still get the original form
in the 14oz "caulk gun" tube. (last time I looked at HD)

I've been using the goop(brand) version of silicone. It's
the same $4 per tube, but uses a hydrocarbon carrier. It
flows better out of the tube, smooths easier, and skins
fast. Still recommends 24 hrs for full cure, is not as
waterproof and is flammable. Get ur magnifier and be sure
it's right for your project!

You can also check the 99 cent or dollar stores, they
sometimes have $1 (half size) (real)silicone tubes that you
won't feel as bad about throwing away when finished ;-)

-larry / dallas

Posted by C & E on May 6, 2007, 11:16 am

>
> Can't remember any silicon going 48 hours and still being tacky to the
> touch. Maybe the temperature is too low (60-65F) ? Only thing I can think
> of though.
>
> Have to admit I didn't read the label (print too small for my bad eyes)
> any ideas?
>
>
>
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If it's still the least bit tacky today (Sunday) I'd take the tubes back.
They may have an issue with giving a refund on spent tubes but I wouldn't
fuss if they required an in-store credit.



Posted by TKM on May 6, 2007, 11:33 am

>
> Can't remember any silicon going 48 hours and still being tacky to the
> touch. Maybe the temperature is too low (60-65F) ? Only thing I can think
> of though.
>
> Have to admit I didn't read the label (print too small for my bad eyes)
> any ideas?
>
>

As I recall, the GE stuff requires moisture, which it draws from the air, to
cure. If you applied it to a space with hot dry air, it may take longer.

TKM



Posted by Puddin' Man on May 6, 2007, 12:34 pm

>
>Can't remember any silicon going 48 hours and still being tacky to the
>touch. Maybe the temperature is too low (60-65F) ? Only thing I can think
>of though.
>
>Have to admit I didn't read the label (print too small for my bad eyes)
>any ideas?

Check the "use by" date.

I stopped using GE sealants years ago. A year-old tube wouldn't
set-up at all. Hulluva mess to clean up. I've had better luck
with DAP sealants.

Cheers,
Puddin'

"Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
-Friedrich Schiller

Posted by mm on May 6, 2007, 2:40 pm
wrote:

>
>Can't remember any silicon going 48 hours and still being tacky to the
>touch. Maybe the temperature is too low (60-65F) ? Only thing I can think
>of though.

It's too old. It will never cure. But now that it's on, I'd give it
another day or two anyhow.

I have had tubes that are years old, that were in storage in an
ministorage locker with a door open to the outside, with no floor
above it but some insulation, and with no heat and no airconditioning,
that was still fine. And with no expiration date on the tube.

So I guess it is hard to tell in advance whether the stuff is good or
not.

>Have to admit I didn't read the label (print too small for my bad eyes)
>any ideas?

Get a magnifying glass. They really work.

Hire someone.

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