Caulking Gun

jims-terrano · 05-03-2020, 21:47

Hi guys, can anyone recommend a good caulking gun please. My standard thin metal diy type gun just isn’t cutting the mustard. I’ve been fitting a window in the van and the adhesive is really thick even though the tube had been sat on a radiator for an hour so both me and my son struggled with the gun and I’ll be honest it hasn’t half hurt our hands. Even looked at the battery powered guns but they are very expensive so a none starter really.

Recommendations are welcome please.

elty001 · 05-03-2020, 23:00

We use pneumatic ones at work for applying adhesive that is really thick.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-AIR-.../dp/B006YLZ2DO

Lazy-Ferret · 05-03-2020, 23:08

So far, the best manual one I have found are the ones that Lidls and Aldi sell. It's a solid tube, and even comes with extra bits that allow you to fill the tube directly. I first used it for thick caulking, and it was easier than the open flat metal ones.

jims-terrano · 05-03-2020, 23:22

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Originally Posted by elty001

We use pneumatic ones at work for applying adhesive that is really thick.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-AIR-.../dp/B006YLZ2DO

That is such a great idea, not sure what wife will think when I tell her I need a compressor

solarman216 · 05-03-2020, 23:44

I know it sounds daft but you can use your spare wheel as an air reservoir and will run a mastic gun no problem, just nee a bit of hose and a couple of schraider connectors, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 05-03-2020, 23:59

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Originally Posted by solarman216

I know it sounds daft but you can use your spare wheel as an air reservoir and will run a mastic gun no problem, just nee a bit of hose and a couple of schraider connectors, Rick

jims-terrano · 06-03-2020, 01:55

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Originally Posted by solarman216

I know it sounds daft but you can use your spare wheel as an air reservoir and will run a mastic gun no problem, just nee a bit of hose and a couple of schraider connectors, Rick

Wouldn’t know where tos tart to get all the bits but sounds dam interesting

Banshee · 06-03-2020, 03:15

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Originally Posted by solarman216

I know it sounds daft but you can use your spare wheel as an air reservoir and will run a mastic gun no problem, just nee a bit of hose and a couple of schraider connectors, Rick

That's how they used to power the window washer jets on old beetles

terranosaurusdoug · 06-03-2020, 04:11

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Originally Posted by Banshee

That's how they used to power the window washer jets on old beetles

Yup, that's right, but nobody tells you that, then when get a flat on the M62 eastbound you actually have two flats!!

Apparently

05-03-2020, 21:47	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Caulking Gun Hi guys, can anyone recommend a good caulking gun please. My standard thin metal diy type gun just isn’t cutting the mustard. I’ve been fitting a window in the van and the adhesive is really thick even though the tube had been sat on a radiator for an hour so both me and my son struggled with the gun and I’ll be honest it hasn’t half hurt our hands. Even looked at the battery powered guns but they are very expensive so a none starter really. Recommendations are welcome please.

05-03-2020, 23:44	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,427	I know it sounds daft but you can use your spare wheel as an air reservoir and will run a mastic gun no problem, just nee a bit of hose and a couple of schraider connectors, 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.

05-03-2020, 23:00	#2
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	We use pneumatic ones at work for applying adhesive that is really thick. https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-AIR-.../dp/B006YLZ2DO

05-03-2020, 23:08	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	So far, the best manual one I have found are the ones that Lidls and Aldi sell. It's a solid tube, and even comes with extra bits that allow you to fill the tube directly. I first used it for thick caulking, and it was easier than the open flat metal ones.