[Alberg30] Re: Bedding Shroud Tangs

[George Dinwiddie]

Yes, it was unopened and no good.  The tube did not feel completely
hard.  In fact, I was able to get the caulk to come about 3/8" into
the nozzle before I bent the caulking gun.

The new tube was a bit softer to the squeeze.  I wouldn't throw the
old caulk out.  You might as well try it the next time you need it.
But if you're going to do a job that needs to get done TODAY and
there's not a nearby place to get a replacement, if needed, I'd
buy a new one rather than take a chance.  For me, it just delayed 
putting on the taffrail by a couple days--a disappointment but
not a problem.

 - George

> Brian and Elaine Timmins said:
> 
> George,
>   Was your tube of 4200 unopened and still no good? I've had this tube
> (caulking gun size) of 5200 for several years unopened, standing upright, on
> a shelf in my basement. I can still squeeze the tube. Are you suggesting
> that it probably has cured in the sealed tube rendering it useless?
>    Mike Lehman has suggested that 101 would be the choice between the two
> tubes I own. 101 is my preferred general purpose caulk.
>    Do you think I should discard the tube of 5200 or save it for at least
> another 6 months before I undertake some other "glue it down forever"
> project?

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  George Dinwiddie                             gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
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