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Permatex 81730 Flowable Silicone Windshield and Glass Sealer - 1.5 oz. |  | Brand: Permatex
Category: Automotive Parts and Accessories
List Price: $4.99
Buy New: $2.87
as of 9/9/2010 07:29 CDT details
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Seller: The Auto Alley
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 1094
Media: Automotive
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 1 x 3.8 x 8
MPN: 81730
Model: 81730
UPC: 086226817301
EAN: 0086226817301
ASIN: B000BKEBO0
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Forms a tough, waterproof, durable, clear seal that is resistant to weather, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock and most shop chemicals | | • | Fills surface voids and irregularities | | • | Temperature range -80F to 450F | | • | Suggested Applications: Windshields, sunroofs, windows, headlamp assemblies, marine glass, RV vents and windows | | • | 1.5 fl oz tube |
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Product Description
Permatex. Wicking action silicone seeks the leak. Flows into hidden and hard to reach areas. Forms a tough, waterproof, durable clear seal that is resistant to weather, extreme temperatures, vibration, shock, and most shop chemicals. Fills surface voids a
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| Customer Reviews:
 Good but oversold on capabilities July 7, 2010
Bud
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
From the package: "Specially formulated wicking action silicone. Flows into hidden and hard-to-reach leaks around glass..."
I did not find that it really wicked at all. To me, it is just a more runny RTV silicone sealant. Because is thinner, it will flow somewhat into nooks better than you can squeeze normal silicone sealant yourself. This, overall, seems to contribute to a better seal, so it might be the best product for the application, but it is not anywhere as great as the description might lead you to believe. Also, because it is runny, it is better used on small gaps and where the application is horizontal. If at an angle or vertical, it will tend to run out and drip. You might be better off with two light applications based on this. Based on its performance to claims, I'd give it a bit under 4 stars.
One problem that this product (and most Permatex products) has is that it comes with a cut-off nozzle to apply the sealant. After you are done, there is no way to seal up the tube. Unfortunately, this makes it more of a one-time-use product and not so good if you want/need to do multiple applications because you still have a leak and/or the product leaked/ran out. I sealed the tip up extremely well with electrical tape, and it barely lasted overnight. (I had to cut some more of the tube off). Some other products (GE, I think) have a replaceable, screw cap over a pointed nozzle which would be much better. This probably knocks it down to 3 stars since it is not that cheap and not widely available.
Finally, it claims to be odor-free. While it is vastly better than the pungent smell of acetic acid, it is not odor-free, but not really bad at all. Very-low odor would be more accurate, although smell is lesser important to me, I round back up to 4 stars.
See my customer image of some landscape lights I was trying to seal from irrigation spray (which keeps corroding/ruining them). You can see that it flows better into crevices, but that it also has a tendency to run out. Hope you find my review useful.
Great Customer Service November 25, 2008
Alvin Vu (Cherry Hill, NJ)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This vendor did it good job to cater to my needs. The silicon based glue was good, it did it's job very well. Though, try to use it where there is not a lot of wind. I did mine's on a windy day, and it was pretty messy. Make sure you have cleanwipes or a damp towel around to do immediate cleanup at unwanted areas.
 Worked Like A Champ September 30, 2008
JB (NY)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
I was very pleased with the ease of use of this product. I followed the directions on the package and it worked just as described.
The Lazy Man's Way to Seal a Windshield Leak December 30, 2005
Howard Walker (Catlett, Va USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This stuff is GREAT. I've used it to seal impossible to find leaks in a few windshields and in an opera window of a conversion van top.
Just apply a continuous bead around the suspect area and give it a few hours to "seek and seal." Problem solved. Just another great Permatex product...no, I don't work for the company, just a very satisfied user of their products.
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