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Technical => Bike Problems/Questions => Topic started by: Steffan on September 10, 2007, 07:30:17 PM

Title: Exhaust sealant
Post by: Steffan on September 10, 2007, 07:30:17 PM

I need to resort to some sort of sealant for the joints on my Skorpion's exhaust can anyone recommend one that is flexible and isn't a complete pain in the proverbial when removing?

TIA

Steffan

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: Steve H on September 10, 2007, 08:21:53 PM

Ive always used silcone bathroon sealant. It was recommended to me by Gazelle in West Wales, after they built a system for me (a long time ago)

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: Steffan on September 11, 2007, 04:43:28 PM

Ta, I have some heat resistant stuff - looks and smells right - I'll try that. When I get around to taking the system off again


Steffan

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: andy230 on September 13, 2007, 01:28:07 PM

I use this on pipes...  Its ok, doesn't last forever, but will get you thru an MOT (and scrutineering)

No complaints with it tho. 

a

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: Andy M on September 14, 2007, 10:17:52 AM

Holts fire gum, got it off e-bay.

Andy

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: pigafetta on October 01, 2007, 11:34:48 PM

Will any old silicon sealant do the trick or do you have to specifically use heat resistant stuff? I've got a predator on my XBR and every few months the paste falls out and I have to redo it. Being essentially bone idle, this is not ideal for me and I'm looking for something that'll last a little longer. Is Fire Gum any better than other pastes? I've tried a few with the same results.

Dave

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: andy230 on October 02, 2007, 10:13:29 AM

The stuff I used wasn't specifically heat resistant, but it was "heavy duty".  Took about 24h to go off.  Applies white, goes clear when dry.  Also good for sealing switchgear!!

Give it a bash- at worst it will burn/melt off.  May mark the pipe, but will proabbly polish out/off.  Just dont slather it on too copiously!

a

Title: Re: Exhaust sealant
Post by: OMEGAMAN on October 02, 2007, 04:43:09 PM

So long as you don't want it to look pretty, I some times use Firegum or suchlike & then wrap the joint with a bit of exhaust bandage followed by locking wire which keeps the gum in place a lot longer!

Failing that!      I just have the whole system welded together & forget about it for a long long time! ;)