Surface Preparation and Application:
1. Remove old gasket material from mating surfaces. Prepare a clean, dry surface free of loose debris, dust,dirt, residual adhesive, soap, oil or grease. A solvent wipe is strongly recommended for preparation of the mating surfaces of engine components. In low temperature applications, mating surfaces must be
free of frost.
2. Remove cap and puncture inner seal with other side of cap.
3. Screw on nozzle.
4. Cut nozzle at 45° angle to desired bead size.
5. Apply sealant to make gasket on engine part. Tool the bead immediately, if necessary, to provide a contiguous seal. Try to apply enough sealant to provide a complete seal while minimizing excess sealant extending beyond the mating surfaces after tightening component fasteners.
6. Clean up excess uncured sealant from surface and tools with mineral spirits.
Do not use mineral spirits to clean skin.
Excess cured sealant must be cut or scraped away.
Wash hands with soap and water.
7. Allow 24 hours for sealant to cure. Sealant will not cure in totally confined spaces.
8. When applying to hard rubber or plastic surfaces, lightly sand or roughen surface before application to maximize adhesion.
9. When bonding two surfaces together, always clamp until cured, if possible.
10. When using sealant to form weather-stripping or other formed rubber parts, place wax paper over sealant to prevent sticking to mating piece until sealant has cured.
11. Reseal tube with cap for reuse.
For Best Results:
Application temperature is between-35°F and 140°F.
Not paintable. If painting is necessary, do so prior to repair.
Not recommended for continuous underwater use, below grade use, use on wet surfaces, oily woods, stovepipes or chimneys. Not for fireplace applications, tuck pointing, butt joints, structural glazing or repairing surface defects.
Not recommended for use on cementitious materials or surfaces that might bleed oils, plasticizers or solvents. Substrates made of methylmethacrylate, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyethylene and
polytetrafluoroethylene do not allow for best adhesion and compatibility with sealant. Try test area before using.
Not recommended for use on brass, copper, magnesium, zinc, iron, galvanized metals or other surfaces prone to attack by weak acids.
Do not use where abrasion and physical abuse are encountered.
Store in temperatures below 90°F in a dry place.
Clean Up:
Remove excess uncured sealant from surfaces and tools with mineral spirits.
Do not use mineral spirits to clean skin.
Wash hands with soap and water. Cured sealant must be cut or scraped away.
