On Wed, 03 Dec 2003 18:06:12 -0700, wrote:

the last time I tried the "putty in a tube" thing wasprolly 4-5 years
ago. at first it seemed like a good idea, but after a while I gave it
up. the stuff in the tube definitely wasn't putty. it seemed to me
more like latex caulking with chalk filler. the consistency was way
"wetter" than I wanted. it skinned over quickly but took a while to
dry. I had terrible luck trying to get a decent surface on it. the
skin would drag and tear and there was nothing to do but scoop it out
and start over. I didn't try anything with mineral spirits onna
account of the latex base.
Bridger

This was my experience too. I threw the remaining portion of the tube
out. It appeared to me to be nothing more than latex caulk. It didnt
even retain its nice edge when it dried. It shrunk and the fillet took
on a concave sunken look.

Unless I used a different product than described, I'd stay away from
the "putty in a tube" product. I've had best luck with the ACE
Hardware housebrand as described previously. I also have used DAP33
but I add a small amount of Penetrol to it to soften it up and make it
stick better.

dickm