sealing deck lid

[beagleboy]

I sealed fuel tank deck lid with white GE silicone II tub and bath caulk. The problem is the caulk is still tackey after a week. What is the problem?

Can I use 3M clear silicone marine sealant if I decide to redo? It seems easier to work with

 

[Curmudgeon]

Sounds temperature related. "Marine" just means it costs more ...

 

[JUST-IN-TIME]

could have a bad tube

 

[BobP]

What's the temp where you are ?

 

[BobP]

And I though it was GE Silicone II for Window and Door use - ??

 

[gerrys]

If it got wet during the drying process, it may never set up. Pull it out and try again.

 

[fishingFINattic]

Re do the job..... I use the same thing, just almond color, and it could not of worked better.
Maybe try a new tube....
Tim

 

[beagleboy]

pulled up old stuff and redid it. The new caulk is much better. Must have been a bad tube.thanks for the information.

 

[gradyrod]

GE caulking

curious-- did you do the job with one or two cartridges of sealant?

 

[beagleboy]

I pulled up and cleaned off both lids. Used one cartridge. Dont forget to lay in mono fishing line before caulking in case you need to redo