Silicone Sealant Tool.

Thomas61 · 21-10-2017, 09:42

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Hi
Silicone sealing around the home has always been my nemesis. I truly hated it and was never happy with the finish that along with being a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to living with something everyday. So watching my efforts staring back at me mocking my incompetence would quickly get really really annoying.

Anyway thought I would put this up as I brought this Fugi 2 Silicone Profiling kit. I have actually found it really easy to use and along with all the different profiles and the grout gap bridging pieces i have by some small miracle had some great results. Well worth a look.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...CbL&ref=plSrch

macabethiel · 21-10-2017, 12:16

I share your views I am never always happy with the finish I achieve.

Although they say not to, I use the wet finger end as the finishing tool.

johnb5177 · 21-10-2017, 12:35

Masking tape and a wet finger, wait 10 minutes, peel off the masking tape....hey presto.....clean lines good finish......

zippy656 · 21-10-2017, 17:17

Just do what I do.

40 years of practice :-)

Thomas61 · 21-10-2017, 17:25

I have used the wet finger with water and also been advised to use methylated spirits before instead of water but always seemed to struggle maintaining a even pressure. Like I said I am pretty rubbish at it.
I have never tried it with masking tape though but have used sellotape but has to be genuine as cheap stuff breaks too easily. Thankfully did not bother with tape using this kit.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6vjTxTFL-k0

An older version of the fugi
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oxJgHGHKzmc

Thomas61 · 21-10-2017, 17:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippy656

Just do what I do.

40 years of practice :-)

Give me 80 years and I would still show you a rubbish job. Honestly mate I watch with envy you guys that can do it really well without thinking about it.

solarman216 · 21-10-2017, 20:15

I have a similar set, never used to use them much but due to poorer eyes and the odd muscle spasm beginning to use them more, you still cannot beat a nice straight from the nozzle run but I am finding it much harder to do, so often resort to the profiles, Rick

21-10-2017, 09:42	#1
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	Silicone Sealant Tool. 10_21_2017 9_01_33 AM.jpg Hi Silicone sealing around the home has always been my nemesis. I truly hated it and was never happy with the finish that along with being a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to living with something everyday. So watching my efforts staring back at me mocking my incompetence would quickly get really really annoying. Anyway thought I would put this up as I brought this Fugi 2 Silicone Profiling kit. I have actually found it really easy to use and along with all the different profiles and the grout gap bridging pieces i have by some small miracle had some great results. Well worth a look. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00...CbL&ref=plSrch

21-10-2017, 12:16	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Silicone finishing beads. I share your views I am never always happy with the finish I achieve. Although they say not to, I use the wet finger end as the finishing tool.

21-10-2017, 20:15	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	I have a similar set, never used to use them much but due to poorer eyes and the odd muscle spasm beginning to use them more, you still cannot beat a nice straight from the nozzle run but I am finding it much harder to do, so often resort to the profiles, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

21-10-2017, 12:35	#3
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Masking tape and a wet finger, wait 10 minutes, peel off the masking tape....hey presto.....clean lines good finish......

21-10-2017, 17:17	#4
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	Just do what I do. 40 years of practice :-)

21-10-2017, 17:25	#5
Thomas61 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Hampshire Vehicle: Terrano but now Honda CRV Posts: 658	I have used the wet finger with water and also been advised to use methylated spirits before instead of water but always seemed to struggle maintaining a even pressure. Like I said I am pretty rubbish at it. I have never tried it with masking tape though but have used sellotape but has to be genuine as cheap stuff breaks too easily. Thankfully did not bother with tape using this kit. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6vjTxTFL-k0 An older version of the fugi https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oxJgHGHKzmc