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December 29, 2011, 03:17:02 PM
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fitz73222

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Preserving 5200
« on: December 29, 2011, 03:17:02 PM »
Hey Guy's,

Ever get tired of throwing away partially used $11.00 tubes of 5200 because it kicked while sitting in your toolbox after 2 weeks? Keep them in the fridge. I needed some today and after 4 months in the cave fridge @44 degrees it was as good as the day I opened the tube. Make sure the threads on the cap and tube are clean before you put it into the cyrogentic chamber. The other thing I like about chillen the 5200 is if you need high build for mounting engines etc without sagging, it will hold on to a bead longer on a vertical surface without running.

I love it when a plan comes together!
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December 29, 2011, 03:30:12 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2011, 03:30:12 PM »
Great idea  :salut:
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Scott
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December 29, 2011, 03:34:23 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2011, 03:34:23 PM »
I do the same thing with some paints to keep them from setting up overnight.  Brushes too!

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December 29, 2011, 05:43:39 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2011, 05:43:39 PM »
good idea  :idea:
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December 29, 2011, 05:46:07 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2011, 05:46:07 PM »
Done the same, but also put it into a 2 gallon ziploc with all the air removed
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Marc
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December 29, 2011, 06:15:45 PM
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jdupree

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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2011, 06:15:45 PM »
I keep it in the freezer.  Take it out about 30 minutes prior to use and works great.  I kept one in the freezer for over a year and was as good as the day I bought it!
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December 30, 2011, 01:02:09 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #6 on: December 30, 2011, 01:02:09 PM »
freezer works good for epoxy/cabosil putty too...
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December 30, 2011, 09:17:59 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2011, 09:17:59 PM »
I need to use mine less!  BTW, if your HD sells it, about the best price you can get for 5200 in cartridge form...how I buy mine.  My HD in Spring Hill carries it, about $12 a cartridge.  My buddie's HD in Oldsmar?  They don'y carry it...
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December 30, 2011, 09:53:58 PM
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Re: Preserving 5200
« Reply #8 on: December 30, 2011, 09:53:58 PM »
That's where i get mine too, HD is also the place to buy marine grease, they carry the whole Lucas oil line and the stuff worst sells.
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