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Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz. Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz. Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz.

Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz.

Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz. Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz. Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz.
$ 4.49

Score By Feature

Based on 3,295 ratings
Water resistance
9.32
Adhesion
9.33
Heat resistance
9.13

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Product Description

The general purpose, clear RTV sealant can be used indoors and outdoors
Glass, metal, plastic, fabric, vinyl, weather stripping, wooden floors, and vinyl tops can be sealed, bonded, repaired, and mended
This material is water-resistant, durable, and flexible it resists water, weather, and vibrations
Is configured for a temperature range of -75°F to 400°F (-59°C to 204°C).
The material is recommended for use in the following areas door frames, vinyl tops, seams, roofs, but not for engine gaskets, windshield installation, or electrical connection.
This product fits all types of users

Questions & Answers

What is this stuff made of? Can you remove it? How about if I want to secure a headlight cap down and I want to change the bulb, I can scrape the sides off and remove the ?

I can do this very During the first few months with his new car, my friend had a poor installation of an after market stereo. With a pocket knife, I cut off the excess that allowed the tray to rattle and it very easily popped right off. I used this stuff to fill gaps in the tray that allowed it to rattle, so it rattled very little.

After a sealant dries, does it still have an unpleasant smell?

Glacial acetic acid (strong vinegar smell) is used to make it. Once the silicone is in contact with air at room temperature, the odor dissipates. The fact that it is flexible makes it less effective for gluing ceramic.

What is the best way to repair dishwasher racks using this? Can you tell me how to ?

It is true. The silicone should only be applied to the rack after the rust is removed and/or neutralized. If rust has already started on the rack, the rust must be removed first. The rust most likely will go back under the plastic near the rusted area where you can't see it, so some of the plastic will need to be cut back. Then, using a popsickle stick, coat liberally the area, making sure the area overlaps the part not affected by the grease. The dishwasher must be cured for a full 24 hours before it can be used.

What are the possibilities of using this adhesive in order to fix silicon arch in Sandals/Shoes?

The shoe goo is required for this purpose.

Selected User Reviews For Permatex 80855 Clear RTV Silicone Adhesive Sealant, 11 oz.

It has been leaking from the roof of my 2009 Ford Escape
5/5

During the past couple of month, water has been leaking into the interior of my 2009 Ford Escape. After I brought it to the mechanic, he gave me a quote ranging from $400 to $600 A $500 donation. Looking around the Internet, I found that it is normal for the gasket around the satellite radio to leak, causing water to stream down the cable and into the vehicle's cabin. The video on YouTube from which the fix can be found was helpful. After watching the video for about 18 minutes and taking you up to the point that the satellite radio is resealed and screwed back into the roof of the vehicle, the video then leaves you with the instructions to put all the components back in the same manner that you removed It took me less than 45 minutes to complete this fix, even though I am not an expert mechanic.

Maren Clements
Maren Clements
| Jan 12, 2021
The adhesive is great, but the packaging is terrible! The adhesive I use for mounting wireless battery operated alarm sensors and magnets goes on doors and windows
3/5

adhesive properties make it perfect for this use and makes sure it sticks to a variety This is a semipermanent mounting and can be removed after its dried if you need to move the item you have mounted in the future. It is possible to scrape off the silicon material and all surfaces will be clean and new. The product is an excellent piece of equipment. It has unfortunately dried in its package after five years (a pretty impressive number for an adhesive), and the product cannot be used any more. A simple fix can be found in this case. Simply, the cap was made of poor quality plastic that breaks over time, allowing for air to enter the product. The purpose of my switch is to find superior packaging with another brand. Here's a tip Apply a little petroleum jelly around the threads to help provide a tight seal without having to overdo it Put on the cap and tighten it. In the event that it is tightened with an excessive amount of force, the cap will break.

Sydney Mann
Sydney Mann
| Oct 18, 2020
Adding this to your toolbox is a must
4/5

One reviewer noted that it is a tool that every person should have in their If you are going to use this for a few small projects, it is best not to use the applicator because the top layer can dry out. Don't waste any time squeezing it out. Instead, make sure the top gets sealed properly. Regardless of whether you can remove the cap, you may need to pry out a hardened layer using a small screwdriver.

Rebekah Trevino
Rebekah Trevino
| Oct 08, 2020
There is no limit to how many you can use! You get more product coming out of the opposite end of the tube when you cut the cap for a small bead size
3/5

When cutting the cap for a small bead size, you'll get half the product coming out of The only thing worse than attempting to use patience to get the tiny amounts down to the cracks is afterward finding a huge pile of the stuff gathered on the floor. Though adhesion is amazing, it is not perfect. Although this is good for small fills, it does not perform very well on the giant pile of grass so close to the back end of the machine. If the tube were able to hold itself together, this might be the perfect product for this application. I imagine this won't be an issue if you go with a larger bead size. Even so, there appears to be no way the tube can withstand much pressure. Due to, well, all this coming out the back, I had to get rid of the remainder. An inefficient use of resources- Gorilla is the brand to depend on.

Murphy Hernandez
Murphy Hernandez
| Mar 10, 2021
The adhesive sealant is great, but the cap is of poor quality
4/5

My daughters and I have used this adhesive to fix wooden cabinets around the house. A drawer in my box was falling apart so I pulled out this product, let it sit for a day, and now the drawer holds strong again and doesn't fall apart every time I open it. In my bathroom I had to have the medicine cabinet fall apart after being opened so much that it was bound to happen. Again, after letting it sit for a day, I used this adhesive sealant again and it is still holding up strong. It used to be a concern of mine that the mirror would fall out of the cabinet frame, slicing someone's face open, but now I'm not worried. There was only one issue I had with this product the cap fell apart. The top part of the cap broke off and I never roughed it up. Just the body part of the cap broke off, while the broken end was still connected. Something needs to be done to make the caps stronger. But other than that, it is a great product. If you don't mind a strong vinegar smell when you first use it, you will also like it. It takes less than an hour for the smell to disappear.

Sara Mosley
Sara Mosley
| Jul 03, 2021
A tool you should have in your toolbox
5/5

The packaging and tube seem fine to me, so I am unsure what everyone is complaining about The one I have been using has been great, and I have used it several times. Please note (+) This silicone is in clear form, and highly recommend it. My daughter's water toy suddenly stopped leaking which I called in for help with. I've also used it to seal headlights and seal bathroom fixtures. Adding this to your toolbox is a must.

Musa Huynh
Musa Huynh
| Oct 27, 2020
Thankfully I found the solution to An area of weatherstripping on top of the windshield had broken off
5/5

In order to glue this product into the groove at the top of the glass, I pressed the rubber Paper tape is said to be useful for holding it in place in one review. It became apparent the next day that the tape had come off but the weatherstripping was not. There has been rain, but no leak has been detected. As an old lady I don't enjoy doing cars, but this couldn't have been easier for me. The product could end up being terrific if it holds up.

Jayson CHAMBERLAIN
Jayson CHAMBERLAIN
| Sep 01, 2020
This is awesome stuff, thanks for sharing! It will come out of the tube once you have pulled it out
4/5

My porch is really nice because I used this product to attach wooden legs onto oval marble slabs. When I thought epoxy might be the best option, I used this product instead. It is not easy to squeeze silicone out of the tube due to the strength required. My applicator opening was cut to 1/4", but even with this small diameter I had to squeeze the tube with both hands in order to get the product (The paper is very It's possible I'll have to use pliers to open that tube if I need to use it for anything else. With that small criticism aside, the silicone did a good job of bonding the wood to the Please keep in mind that silicone will not "set" for more than 24 hours. On the plus side, you will have plenty of time to position the pieces before joining them. Epoxy isn't designed to allow you to do that.

Teresa Fuller
Teresa Fuller
| Feb 18, 2021

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