Recaulking Centerlines
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Leatherneck
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Recaulking Centerlines
So I had a rim that was a slow leaker, first guess on centerlines is faulty/old caulk. Went and bought some 100% silicone and tore the tire down. Cleaned it up real good, all the old stuff out and wiped it down good then wire brushed it. First line I just wanted to get it down in the crack then once smithed put another thin layer, three all together and all smoothed up. Once dry I reinstalled the tire and holding air for several days now.
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Steve Arndt
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Re: Recaulking Centerlines
I used Zep Fast Gasket high dollar black silicone. They hold air perfectly. Centerline used 1970s aquarium sealant originally. Mine don't leak at all now.
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Leatherneck
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Re: Recaulking Centerlines
What is the diff in 100% silicone. Saw some for $6 and some for $8, bought the 8 just because. Same manufacturer one had a higher number them the other. Couldn’t see why though.
Zoe makes some good chemicals.
Zoe makes some good chemicals.
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bajaherbie
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Re: Recaulking Centerlines
Dow?Leatherneck wrote:What is the diff in 100% silicone. Saw some for $6 and some for $8, bought the 8 just because. Same manufacturer one had a higher number them the other. Couldn’t see why though.
Zoe makes some good chemicals.
Our local hardware sells it for about 4 dollars.
I use urethane based sealants for brick to window joints. It expands a bit more. VULCHEM is the brand name.it would probably work on wheels too and comes in several exciting colors.
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Leatherneck
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Re: Recaulking Centerlines
Nope GE, you know the company famous for the 25mm gun system for the Harrier Jet.bajaherbie wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2019 9:11 pmDow?Leatherneck wrote:What is the diff in 100% silicone. Saw some for $6 and some for $8, bought the 8 just because. Same manufacturer one had a higher number them the other. Couldn’t see why though.
Zoe makes some good chemicals.
Our local hardware sells it for about 4 dollars.
I use urethane based sealants for brick to window joints. It expands a bit more. VULCHEM is the brand name.it would probably work on wheels too and comes in several exciting colors.
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Never thought about using a flexible caulk.