DarrenW
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 06:43 PM |
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Polyurethane adhesive
Imreferring to Wurth bond and seal, sikaflex, tigerflex etc etc here.
Ive lost count of how many partially opened tubes ive gone through (ie bought a tube, only needed small amount, gone off before ive needed to use
again. Does anyone have a good tip for prolonging its life once opened?
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dan__wright
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 06:45 PM |
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put a screw in the end of the nozzle
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flak monkey
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 06:46 PM |
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Squeeze 10-15mm out of the end of the nozzle when you are finished. Next time you go to use it just pull the now set protruding bit off, and voila
David
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 06:53 PM |
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tried both of those im afraid but still find the nozzle and part of the tube hardened next time. Also tried squeexing some out and wrapping plastic
etc over the end.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 07:01 PM |
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I've tried unscrewing the nozzle and putting a piece of polyphene over the tube and refitting nozzle . Seems to keep it usable a bit longer but
still goes off.
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meany
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 07:14 PM |
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ive used clingfilm in the past....seems to work....not sure how long though.
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DaveFJ
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 09:20 PM |
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I tend to wear latex gloves when working and at the end of the day I stick the nozzle into a finger of a used glove and squirt until it is full. Next
time i need it I just pull off the glove and I am good to go. I have kept an open tube going for 3 months using this method....
I also buy the stuff from decorating direct which is about a quarter of the price...
Dave
"In Support of Help the Heroes" - Always
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 10:18 PM |
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I have reused part of the remainders by drilling with a long bit into the cured in the nozzle, messes up the bit a "bit" but nothing a few
paer towels can`t handle
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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paulf
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| posted on 7/3/07 at 10:32 PM |
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I always seal mine using aluminium foil sticky tape, it sticks really well to anything and makes a good seal.I seal the nozzle and the base of the
tube after removing from the mastic gun. All the tubes I have had have a base seal I presume to keep air out from the piston area, I find that by
sealing this and the nozzle it keeps for a few months easily.
Paul.
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dave r
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| posted on 8/3/07 at 06:05 PM |
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keepin it in the fridge seems to work for me
makes the cheese taste funny though
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