Use and Care Manual

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Suggested Uses:
Ideal for sealing for installation, weatherization & painting applications on:
• Windows
• Doors
• Siding
• Trim
• Fascia
• Flashing
• Pipes/Vents
Adheres To:
• Fiber Cement
• Vinyl
• Aluminum
• Metal
• Glass
• Composite & PVC trim board
• Wood – Painted & Unpainted
• Cedar
• Concrete & Masonry
• Brick & Stone
• Fiberglass
• Most plastics
For Best Results:
• Apply in temperatures above 40°F.
• Not for continuous underwater use, high temperature surfaces or surface defects.
• Not recommended for house wraps such as Tyvek
®
and other fluoropolymer based substrates such as
Teflon
®
, HDPE and similar plastics.
• Joint size should not exceed 1/2” wide by 1/2” deep. For joints deeper than 1/2”, use foam backer rod
material.
• Store product away from extreme heat or cold.
Surface Preparation & Application Instructions:
1. Surface must be clean, dry, structurally sound and free of all old sealant, dirt, dust, debris, rust, grease, ice,
snow, frost and other contamination.
2. Priming is not usually necessary; however, some circumstances or substrates may require a primer. Priming
is only required if testing indicates a need or where the sealant will be subjected to constantly high levels of
moisture after cure. It is the user’s responsibility to test substrate compatibility and the adhesion of the cured
sealant on test joint before applying to the entire project. Please contact DAP Technical Customer Service at
1-888-327-8477 for additional information.
3. Cut nozzle at 45º angle to desired bead size.
4. Load cartridge into caulk gun.
5. Fill gap with sealant. Using steady pressure, apply consistent 3/8" bead size for optimal joint protection.
6. Tool or smooth bead within 10 minutes of application with a gloved finger or smoothing tool. If masking
tape is used along the sides of the joint, remove the tape immediately after tooling by pulling the tape away
in a clean, smooth even line.
7. Paintable in one hour (depending on joint depth, temperature and humidity) with most latex or oil-based
paints. Use a latex primer for oil-based paints.
8. Sealant reaches full performance in 72 hours.
9. Clean up excess uncured sealant with a damp cloth or sponge before it skins over, approximately 15
minutes. Scrape or cut away excess cured sealant.
10. Reseal cartridge for future use and store in cool, dry place.
DAP recommends that you test all sealant applications under simulated or actual end use conditions to ensure
the product meets or exceeds all required project specifications. Since assembly conditions may be critical to
the product’s performance, it is also recommended that testing be performed on specimens assembled under
simulated or actual production conditions.