Storing Sikaflex

[Ingwe]

Have now received an expensive tube of Sikaflex to seal some screw holes etc on the van roof. I have a cartridge applicator 'gun' but I'll only be using a little of the contents. How best do I sort the cartridge when done? I plan to wrap cling film over the nozzle but wondered if there was a better way and also, where best to store it.
Thanks

 

[Figaro]

Whatever you do it`ll go off at the nozzel and so wasted I`m afraid.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

It doesn't keep well once opened no matter what you do. Best to plan all your, sealing, sticking jobs and get them all done at once, after a couple of weeks it will have gone orf.

 

[Lenny HB]

Take the nozzle off put a couple of layers of aluminium foil over the end then screw the nozzle back on to hold it in place. I've kept it for over 6 months like that. Even when it sets around the nozzle end if you need some for a small job you can punch a hole in the side of the tube, I've done that with tubes that have been opened a year ago.

 

[pappajohn]

Keeping it in the fridge may work. It does with superglue. I had a bottle in the fridge for a couple of years and still usable. Worth a try if there's room and you can get away with it.

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[two]

Take the nozzle off, then screw it back on after covering the end with clingfilm.
You need to prevent air getting to it.

 

[pelican]

Yes for fridge have done this with various types over the years. the modge in the nozzle still tends to cure,
Remove and clean nozzle then before replacing nozzle put polythene between nozzle and tube.
ps remove polythene prior to use!

 

[JohnJan]

Take the nozzle off, then screw it back on after covering the end with clingfilm.
You need to prevent air getting to it.

I'd also clean out the nozzle/applicator tube as it'll go rock hard in there

As above post!

 

[Ingwe]

Thanks to everyone for your advice.

 

[BusyBuilder]

I keep silicone etc by letting it set in nozzle then when using again put new nozzle on.

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[Lenny HB]

I keep silicone etc by letting it set in nozzle then when using again put new nozzle on.

Don't know why but that doesn't work with Sika you need to seal the end of the tube.

 

[two]

Even Silicon will set if you give it enough time...

 

[Jev88]

These caps help, but best taking nozzle off and emptying it by pushing old screwdriver through it.

 

[Vipar]

If you block the nozzle the get a large long screw and put it in the thin end and screw it in and out cleaning as required. This works when solid alsoi use a dome headed screw to block the tube as well as plastic bag.

 

[Spriddler]

Tip:

I keep the bit of conical sealant that I poke out of the nozzle. It's ideal for plugging fuel pipe and water hoses, pump outlets and for a temp leak stop.

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[Beltie]

I've tried all these solutions and none of them have ever worked for me. You can slow down the process - a bit, but it very quickly goes off. If you're only sealing a few screw holes, you don't really need Sikaflex.

 

[Silver-Fox]

I used sika for my panels.
Kept the last half a tube and it went off in around six months ?

 

[Manic]

Would it not be better to buy some cheaper stuff from somewhere like Toolstation for the type of jobs your doing.

 

[Lanerboy]

I have tried all the above and none seem to work it still goes off, i dont know why they dont make small tubes in like a toothpaste tube about 3" long thats enough most of the time

 

[Clickem]

I have tried all the above and none seem to work it still goes off, i dont know why they dont make small tubes in like a toothpaste tube about 3" long thats enough most of the time

They used to say that Saxa made their money, not from the salt that you spread on your food, but from the salt that you left on the side of your plate

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[Ingwe]

After all the advice posted, I'll keep the tube of Sikaflex for later (if I fit a second solar panel) and use something cheaper.

 

[Emmit]

They used to say that Saxa made their money, not from the salt that you spread on your food, but from the salt that you left on the side of your plate

And Mr. Coleman of Coleman's Mustard as well.

Jeremiah James Colman was once asked how he had made such a vast fortune from the sale of mustard. His reply was:
“I make my money from the mustard that people throw away on the sides of their plate”.

 

[denisejoe]

If gone off try pushing a screwdriver through the top with the nozzle off

 

[Manic]

This would do the job

Stixall Adhesive & Sealant

Everbuild Stixall will bond or seal virtually anything to everything! Based on hybrid polymer technology, this combined building adhesive and sealant can be used in all weather conditions – even in the rain or underwater.With its incredible initial grab and high bonding strength, Stixall Crystal...

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[Gaston aires]

If you keep it for any length of time it will go off near the nozzle. It’s not worth doing a bad job just to save a bit of sealer/sikaflex. Buy new when you need it.
Phil

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[Jaws]

And to get through the inevitable bit that has gone off stopping any coming out I use an 8mm drill bit in a battery drill. Goes though and pulls out the solid stuff !

 

[bjandlin]

Try PU 20 from Toolstation, so much cheaper that you don't mind wasting a bit.

 

[Ingwe]

Try PU 20 from Toolstation, so much cheaper that you don't mind wasting a bit.

I'm currently locked down in France, so need a French equivalent. I've searched the French Toolstation website for PU 20, to no avail.

 

[Manic]

La Maison fr , is a good place to look if you have on nearby

 

[mitzimad]

This would do the job

Stixall Adhesive & Sealant

Everbuild Stixall will bond or seal virtually anything to everything! Based on hybrid polymer technology, this combined building adhesive and sealant can be used in all weather conditions – even in the rain or underwater.With its incredible initial grab and high bonding strength, Stixall Crystal...

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i find the clear stixal a bit thin black and white are fine its all i ever use same as sika

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