tom_loughlin
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 posted on 11/2/05 at 11:13 AM |
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silicone beading
wasnt sure where to put this post... but here goes.
whilein work last night, i noticed the silicon sealent round the edges of the sink, and it looked so neat and tidy...
whenever i try to put a bead between two surfaces at 90degrees to each other, i have to smear it down with my finger, and it starts to look messy.
im sure there must be a proper technique for this, which id love to know - as the next beading i need to do is on the bodywork, and i dont wana mess
up the look of my whole car due to crapp inishing touches.
cheers,
Tom
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alfasudsprint
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 11:17 AM |
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Wet your finger first so you dont drag it everywhere. Its that simple.
Tim
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mookaloid
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 11:20 AM |
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It seems to be one of those things you need to have the knack for.
lots of practise and a steady hand are good starting points. Also cut your nozzle at an angle at about the same width as you want your bead then
practise getting the speed and pressure on the gun right.
HTH
Mark
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flak monkey
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 11:20 AM |
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Yep a wet finger is the way to get that nice smooth finish on silicon. You can also dip your finger into a soapy solution (really strong washing up
liquid solution works well) which makes it even easier. (And stops the silicon sticking to your finger quite as much  )
There may well be a pro way, but that way works just fine for me
David
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 11:22 AM |
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brilliant, i like it - no expensive tools needed for a change, just a bottle of the green stuff.
thanks chaps
Tom
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barrie sharp
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 11:28 AM |
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to get a nice stright line what about two lines of masking tape with the silcon in between use your finger method and remove tape.
looks good every time.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 11:42 AM |
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I always use masking tape when sealing around baths and showers etc. Smooth down with finger, remove tape, professional job.
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swood
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 12:47 PM |
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Silicone Technique
On a 90' joint (work surface to wall) I understand the proper way is to push the gun away from you, holding it at approx 45' .
In effect you push the silicone in front the nozzle which smooths it.
I have used this quite succesfully on straight runs, but tricky areas needs to be tooled with a wet finger etc.
but its best to wait a few minutes to allow it to skin slightly.
hope this helps
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tom_loughlin
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 03:05 PM |
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cheers guys,
i think ill have a bit of an experiment to see what works best for me next weekend.
thanks
Tom
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paulbeyer
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| posted on 11/2/05 at 03:55 PM |
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Definately the masking tape method. I was told this by a professional that fitted vinyl flooring under drinks machines. He also said dont use too much
sealant as spreading it with your finger makes it go a long way. I use this method every time now with spot on results.
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