DanG wrote in :

On 12/24/2012 6:52 AM, wrote:
On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 03:35:00 -0600, DanG wrote:

Do NOT use any kind of silicone with the noted exception of Dow
Corning 795. I wouldn't use any kind of latex.

Why not use silicone? Yes, 100% silicone can not be painted, but
what about the siliconized caulk. That's good stuff.

Do you work for Dow Corning? Sure sounds like it. What is so good
about this 795 stuff?

I think the plain latex caulk is pretty crappy, but dont most caulks
contain at least some latex? Years ago, it was all latex, and it
worked but did not last long. That's the stuff you can usually buy
for under $2 per tube at most stores.

By the way, you can (sort of) paint pure silicone. I discovered this
by accident. Let the silicone dry and weather for several weeks or
more before trying this. Then spray paint it with common spray
paint. Let it dry, and apply another coat. Maybe a 3rd coat....
Then apply your latex paint. It does cover 99% of the silicone. I
found that the stuff called "aluminum paint" (silver paint) works
best. Dont ask me why, but it does work, and the spots I did this
way on my barn trim have held their paint for 4 or 5 years. The 1%
that dont cover is little spots. Maybe if it weathered longer that
would not happen?????


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Notice: Always keep your caulk in your pants when women are present.


No, I don't work for any manufacturer. I am a commercial contractor.
I am old and stuck in my ways - I've found things that work well and
see little or no reason to change unless shown at a trade show or
tradesman.
One bad experience with a product or brand will guarantee that I
will
NEVER buy it again.

Go to a real caulk store in your area, not the lumber yard or box
store.
Go where professional caulking contractors buy their materials. See
what brands they carry, ask them for advice on how to take on whatever
it is you are doing. Here is one that I work with (no, I do not work
for): http://www.ssicm.com/constructionsealants.php


Silspec Shari...now I wonder what made them decide on her for the promo?

http://www.ssicm.com/assets/images/silspec_shari_1.jpg
http://www.ssicm.com/assets/images/silspec_shari_2.jpg