Save open 3m 5200

[Dead Eye]

I opened a tube of 5200 and was not able to finish my list of things to seal.[party at the inlaws ] Can the balance of the tube be saved for future use? I read awhile back freeze it ? If savable how long? What conditions?<br /> Thanks, Dead Eye

 

[Bondo]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

Once Opened,... You've got Less than a Month..........<br /><br />Freezing May Help,.... Never Tried it........

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

I removed the plastic nozzle and put tin foil over the opening then screwed on the cap and placed it in the fridge - 6 months ago. Took it out two weeks ago to finish what I started last fall and all I had to do was cut out the top 1/8" or so that had cured. Underneath was good as new. This stuff is too expensive to waste.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

I stick a nail down in there, it'll keep a few months. Even when the top gets sealed off, you can still cut a hole in the tube.

 

[TwoBallScrewBall]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

As long as you can completely seal it up it will last.

 

[Dead Eye]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

Thanks for the replys. That 5200 IS too pricy to waste.<br /> Dead Eye

 

[Ralph 123]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

You can find big standard caulking gun sized tubes of it at Home Depot for $10

 

[prockvoan]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

Got it for $7.79 at Lowes,WestMarine wanted close to $15.00.

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

$10.00, $15.00 what the ???? Here the SMALL tubes (3oz) are $12-$15 and the big caulking gun size is about $24-$26 depending where you buy it. Why is everything so expensive here ? I protest

 

[AaronG]

Re: Save open 3m 5200

I've never seen 5200 anywhere but a boat store. I'm checking at lowes and HD from now on. I hate paying $25 for tube!