we we put on new caulk in the bathroom but it is still sticky... it has been 48 hours. anyway to speed up the process... we used ge silicone caulk
Yes you do, you wouldn't want to smear caulk all over the place.
All 100 % silicone caulks dry to a shiny finish.
Not the greatest idea, when packing in the oakum and then pouring the lead and caulking it the hub could split wide open Your new caulking job will last longer if you remove the old caulk and any of its debris and make sure the area is dry before adding new caulk. You can use an old screwdriver to remove the old.
Parking lights are supposed to be sealed. If you are getting water, there must be a crack or seam or gasket that failed. You can buy replacements or, if you can dry it out, you could caulk it with 100% silicone caulk.
Ordinary caulk "ie acrylic based" skins within half an hour and but takes a few days to set properly. Silicone based sealants should be ok after a day or so
they're both used for the same purpose i.e. fill joints and cracks between building materials. They're also both applied with a caulking gun. sealant is used when there will be expansion and contraction and thermal changes. caulk is recommended in a opposite scenario where expansion and contraction are not an issue because caulk will eventually dry and crack if there's movement. caulk can be painted, sealant cannot.
Caulk.
Remove existing caulking. Scrub thoroughly. If there is mold, spray with antifungal. Let dry thoroughly. Recaulk.
This is pretty straight forward.Remove the old caulk. Use a hard rubber scrapper to do this so you don't scrap the tub finish.Clean the area with a mildew cleaner, any will do, check your local stores. After that, clean the area with mineral spirits to get any grease or soap residue off.Make sure it's completely dry. Apply a 100% pure silicone to the seam. Smooth with your finger or anyone of the tools out there they sell. Let this dry for 24 hours before you get it wet.
Use an exterior window caulk. If you plan to paint over it make sure it is "paintable" caulk. Run the bead of caulk using a caulking gun. You can smooth out the bead with your finger and clean up any residual caulk with a wet rag (this clean uo only works if the caulk is water based...check the tube to make sure it is....it's easier if it is) If you use silicone caulk you can't paint it and you cannot clean up any errors with a wet rag so unless you are real exact in applying the bead I would avoid this type of caulk.
Battle of Caulk's Field happened on 1814-08-31.
It depends. Are you looking for a long lasting caulk? An aquarium caulk? A small tube for a minor job or a large cartridge? Decide what kind of caulk you want, what quantity, and then go to a web site for a home improvement store and research prices.