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From: Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>
> >Avoid silicone sealants,
>
> Dear Bill,
>
> Why is this? I must admit to having had very good results with
> silicone sealants.
Hi Mike,
Sorry for the late reply - I've been trading and partying at the TSSC
International since Friday! Have you ever had to replace a seal which has been
previously sealed with silicone sealant? It's impervious to most solvents (are
there any which work?) and sticks VERY firmly. A long slow (and sometimes
painful) job with a razor blade. Bearing in mind that most modern seals will
last no more than 5 years on a daily driver that lives outside in all weathers,
fitting the seal next time round always figures in my thinking,
Cheers,
Bill.
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