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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Thursday, May 20, 2004 1:44 PM
No Richard, it's not rubbery. It is a fairly thick latex-based caulk. The plastic applicator/syringe that dentists use has a very small tip and some are curved too. They really make it easy to squeeze the caulk right into the gap/seam. When it dries, it is quite hard. It is really not something you would use to fill a,say, a fuselage seam or two bomb halves. It is useful though. Thanks for your interest Richard, Gary.


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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:50 AM
Tex,

Is it the rubbery stuff you use?

Richard
  • Member since
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  • From: Cameron, Texas
Posted by Texgunner on Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:14 AM
wow, 34 views and not one reply.


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  • From: Cameron, Texas
tub and tile caulk
Posted by Texgunner on Tuesday, May 18, 2004 12:03 PM
I have used tub and tile caulk to fill some aircraft seams, eg. wing roots, horizontal stabilizers, etc. I've used a small plastic "syringe" type applicator that one can get from one's dentist. Pull the plunger on the applicator and squeeze some caulk into it. Replace the plunger and apply the caulk to the joint. Then, I use damp cotton swabs to remove the excess caulk. Sometimes, the process is repeated due to shrinkage of the caulk. When it's done right, the joint will look much like a recessed panel line. It can be painted when dry. Pull apart the syringe and wash it out with HOT water before the caulk dries. One tube of tub n' tile will last a long, long time. Gary.


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