Quick question - how long does silicone sealant take to set?

MikeHunt79 · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:40

I've just put a load on silicone sealant to my car headlight as it was coming apart, but I need to drive it in a bit. So, if I give it half an hour, will it be set? Or does it take longer like certain glues?

tntcoder · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:43

24 hours when i last used some. but good enough after 12.

MikeHunt79 · 17 Jan 2009 at 13:57

I was expecting it to be like hot glue, but by the looks of it it's gonna take longer to set...

Is there anything I could do to make it set quicker, like putting it near a radiator?

Le_Petit_Lapin · 17 Jan 2009 at 14:15

MikeHunt79 said:
I was expecting it to be like hot glue, but by the looks of it it's gonna take longer to set...

Is there anything I could do to make it set quicker, like putting it near a radiator?

Dont think so, its a chemical process IIRC

You could have course try, doubt it'd harm it. Duck tape in glove box for the next time

MikeHunt79 · 17 Jan 2009 at 14:19

Le_Petit_Lapin said:
Dont think so, its a chemical process IIRC

You could have course try, doubt it'd harm it. Duck tape in glove box for the next time

Well it's been around an hour and it's gone tacky... I'll just leave it, I can use the push bike instead!

purexxevil · 17 Jan 2009 at 15:04

If its anything like the sealent that's used in bathrooms, i'd suggest 24 hours, becuase that's what it says on the tube for the bathroom variety anyway.