Re: Glue Test in Cold Weather

["Jim" <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

Frank Olson wrote:
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> You haven't experienced the kind of *cold* you get in Edmonton (-40 C).  RTV
> sucks...  Goop all the way!!!

Here's a little hint for anyone who hasn't already thought of it.

I happen to use 3M cement as a glue, when needed. I hardly ever use
RTV. For a sealant I use an acrylic type. However, when it's cold, any
of them are hard to work with. If there's a microwave oven around, put
the tube in for about 10 or 15 seconds at a time until it gets warm
enough to flow. It'll usually work better. Once heated, carry the tube
in you pants pocket to keep it warm. Another hint is ....... since I
still carry my window foil kit with me, I have a heat gun. If it's
really that cold and the cement/sealant wont adhere, heat  up the
contact or object and the area you're going to cement it to, with the
heat gun first. Also, just in case someone doesn't already know about
it, when applying sealant or silicone, if you want to keep it from
sticking to your fingers, mix up some soapy water and dip your fingers
in it before you "work" the sealant. Works great when you want to
smooth out that bead you just applied to a piece of molding.

Jeeeez I'm beginning to sound like Bass.