Aquarium silicone sealant comparisons

[Davey_8313]

I've got the dow corning 732, but what kind of primer are you talking about?

 

[IITUFFTOBEATII]

I've got the dow corning 732, but what kind of primer are you talking about?

DC 1200, its a dow corning product to be used as a primer for the DC 732

 

[Davey_8313]

DC 1200, its a dow corning product to be used as a primer for the DC 732

Alright, thanks man. And you use it like paint primer and spray it on before caulking?

 

[Buckdog]

Alright, thanks man. And you use it like paint primer and spray it on before caulking?

Look back on the thread (#73) and you will see the process. You dont need to spray it. We wiped it onto the glass with the tip of a clean rag. You can also brush it on. We also put it on the receiving edge in the tank.

I would recommend putting a small amount in a glass container or can. Then cap the original container tightly. Saturate the tip of your cloth and wipe it on. Let it dry for about 15 min before siliconing.
And as always-use gloves and a respirator.

 

[mikeandannie]

so if i am resealing a 195 glass tank without taking it out of the frame do u suggest the dc 1200 primer for a reseal, and then the dc 732 silicone, i am under assumption you can get both of them in clear applications?

 

[Davey_8313]

Look back on the thread (#73) and you will see the process. You dont need to spray it. We wiped it onto the glass with the tip of a clean rag. You can also brush it on. We also put it on the receiving edge in the tank.

I would recommend putting a small amount in a glass container or can. Then cap the original container tightly. Saturate the tip of your cloth and wipe it on. Let it dry for about 15 min before siliconing.
And as always-use gloves and a respirator.

Thanks, man. Tank should be here Tuesday, can't wait.

 

[Buckdog]

so if i am resealing a 195 glass tank without taking it out of the frame do u suggest the dc 1200 primer for a reseal, and then the dc 732 silicone, i am under assumption you can get both of them in clear applications?

Ive never done one in the frame like that but I can't see why it wouldn't work - as long as your glass is really clean.
Any suggestions from anyone out there who has resealed with the DC1200 would be appreciated.

The 1200 primer looks just like water. It dries to a light haze. Eventually it becomes like a talcum powder. The DC 732 comes in regular clear also.

 

[Buckdog]

Thanks, man. Tank should be here Tuesday, can't wait.

Excellent. Good luck and have fun. Keep us posted...pics too if you can.

 

[bigcol]

so which of these sylicone types would i find in the uk, preferably up north, i really need some of the best there is

 

[Buckdog]

so which of these sylicone types would i find in the uk, preferably up north, i really need some of the best there is

I read that through Europe the Wacker Elastosil is supposed to be top notch. I think Dow has a line of brands also.