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John P
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Initially Posted - 07/17/2006 : 09:49:43

So, I decided to reinstall all the teak yesterday, only to find that the tube of 3M 101 I bought about 2 weeks ago would not come out of the tube.

I insterted a wire probe and found the 1st inch of the tube to be very very stiff, the center was in good shape though. No matter how much pressure, I applied, I could not get any to come out, although I did see some slight leakage at the plunger end of the tube.

Anyone else have any problems like this?

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Justin
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Response Posted - 07/17/2006 : 09:53:40

I thought I remember reading that putting it in the fridge helps. I bought some Boat Life Caulk back in January and have kept it in my fridge ever since and it is still good.

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 07/17/2006 : 11:12:04

Hi John,

I've had the same problem many times.

I complained to the folks at West Marine, and they admitted it is a common problem. According to their sales staff, the smallest pinhole, loose cap, or whatever can make a tube of 101, or 4200, etc. begin to set up. Anyway, the good news is, they said just bring the tube back with a receipt, and they'll exchange it for a new one.

I used to keep two or three tubes of sealants, caulks, etc. in my tool bag, but I learned the hard way they usually go bad before I get around to using them. I suppose it's still a good idea to have a tube of some multi-purpose stuff on the boat, but now I buy only what I need, and only when I'm ready to use it.

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John P
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Response Posted - 07/17/2006 : 11:33:11

I have had the same probs with already opened stuff, but this is the first "off-the-shelf" failure. Then coupled with the fact that the tube runs over $20, it makes it that much worse. But, that is the downside to not having a large marine store nearby.

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frog0911
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Response Posted - 07/17/2006 : 17:31:22

The answer is return it to the store if you have the receipt and then put the new tube in the vegetable drawer of the fridge when done. I have had life seal, life caulk and 5200 in my fridge for over a year. When I need it, I pull it out, place in sun for awhile before use and then back in fridge when done.

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