{"title":"Multi-Purpose Sealants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Purpose Sealant Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti-purpose sealant = CARTRIDGE in the GUN handling everyday gap-filling + joint-sealing + general-purpose adhesion work that DOESN'T JUSTIFY reaching for specialty product. AU trade + workshop + maintenance standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMulti-Purpose Sealant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone (Acetic Cure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral glazing + bathroom + non-paintable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone (Neutral Cure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal + sensitive substrates — no acetic acid attack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyurethane (PU) Sealant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaintable + structural + heavy-duty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMS Polymer (Hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium — paintable + flexible + multi-substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eButyl Sealant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoofing + sheet metal + automotive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcrylic Sealant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal painting + decorative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGun-Grade Cartridge (300mL Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMost common — manual + air gun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSausage Bulk (600mL+)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume work — sausage gun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match chemistry to SUBSTRATE + paintability + temperature. Silicone NOT paintable; MS Polymer is. Acetic silicone DAMAGES bare metal + electronics — use neutral cure. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/shop-by-brand\"\u003eSelleys\u003c\/a\u003e, Sika, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/loctite\"\u003eLoctite\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sealants\"\u003esealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/adhesives-sealants-tapes\"\u003eadhesives + sealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/sealant-applicators-removers\"\u003esealant applicators\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Purpose Sealants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-purpose sealant is the cartridge in the gun that handles the everyday gap-filling, joint-sealing, and general-purpose adhesion work that doesn't justify reaching for a specialist product. AIMS Industrial stocks a curated multi-purpose sealant range from Loctite, Permatex, Helmar, and Mackay — chosen because they cover most of the work most workshops actually do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe chemistry types in a multi-purpose range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAcrylic-based\u003c\/strong\u003e — paintable, easy to apply, suits indoor general-purpose joints with limited movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone-based\u003c\/strong\u003e — flexible, weatherproof, but not paintable; right for sanitary and weather-exposed joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolyurethane\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong adhesion to most substrates, paintable, handles wider joint movement than acrylic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid (MS polymer)\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines flexibility with paintability and good UV resistance — the modern default for many applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right sealant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree questions drive the choice. What's the substrate (porous like concrete, smooth like glass, or coated like painted steel)? Will the joint move under thermal expansion or load (small movement is acrylic territory; larger movement needs polyurethane or hybrid)? Does it need to be paintable (silicones are not, most others are)? Get those three right and the right product is usually obvious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere multi-purpose stops and specialist starts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA multi-purpose sealant is the right choice for general workshop joints, mounting accessories to substrates, and gap-filling around fixtures. For high-temperature exhaust work, vehicle gasket sealing, structural bonding, marine applications, or food-grade sanitary joints, reach for a specialist product — we stock those separately under their respective categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface preparation matters more than sealant choice. Clean and dry the substrate, remove old sealant fully (don't apply over a failing existing bead), and prime where the data sheet calls for it. Apply with a steady-pressure caulking gun, tool the bead within the working time, and protect from rain or condensation while curing. A good bead applied properly outlasts a great sealant applied poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost multi-purpose sealants are stocked in standard 300ml cartridges (the size that fits a standard caulking gun). Sausage packs (600ml) suit production work where bigger guns and longer beads are the norm. Smaller tubes (50ml-100ml) suit precision repair and toolbox use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help matching a sealant to a specific substrate, joint, or application? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll talk through the chemistry options.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crc-maniseal-exhaust-cement-seal-142g","title":"CRC Maniseal Exhaust Cement Seal 142g","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eSeals in noxious fumes, provides easy to use sealant for exhaust\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e8e8e8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eContains NO asbestos, provides a sealant for excessive\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:14px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:18px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:13px;font-weight:600;color:#333;\"\u003eEasy to use, easy to apply using either tube or cartridge\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"\u003eCRC MANISEAL EXHAUST CEMENT Seals off leaks that can come from the exhaust system at the manifold, the manifold flange and gasket, or ends of the muffler, that are drawn into the car by its motion. 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