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Originally Posted by mwebber78
Sounds like the cut was off on the tip. Should have been a very small 45-degree cut for a nice bead. When you apply it with the correct tip angle it smoothes itself out as you go....Di cor non-sag sealant is more forgiving for your next sealing job.
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No, actually the cut was right on. The ProFlex tube nozzle looked like those found on any other caulk tube. I cut it at the usual 45 degree angle as close to the top of the nozzle, planning on taking more off as needed. Problem was on the first cut it opened up a hole a little larger than I would have liked. Tells me they just don't start out tapering with a small enough opening. I'm used to working with a smaller opening.
The consistency of this caulk was as such it was difficult to get it to hold to the surface as I started dragging the bead. You know how frustrating this is! Then, it just started setting up almost instantaneously. Not enough time to smooth it out. All this together just made it a pain to work with. If you have not worked with this brand caulking this may not makes sense.
Oh well, it's not that bad, just a learning experience, and it is reversible on the next application . I'm glad to hear about the Dicor non-sag sealant. I was always told to use the ProFlex but I'll sure try the Dicor next time. I use their self leveling caulk on the roof.