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Old 26-01-2014, 11:44   #31
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Re: If you don't use an entire tube of 4200 how do you seal it

Get butyl tape and caulk from commercial glazeirs. Its what hold the glass in place in skyscrapers, where we are required to give 10 yr warranties.
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Get butyl tape and caulk from commercial glazeirs. Its what hold the glass in place in skyscrapers, where we are required to give 10 yr warranties.
... and -- after 10 years -- it's "Look out below!"
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At some point the cost of packaging, distribution, retail, etc is greater than the cost of the product. Right now the smallest tube of 4200 is 3oz. I'm not sure 3M could sell it in much smaller quantities and still make a profit.
And I'm sure they could!

have you seen the mini West system kits?
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