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Caulking type?

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I am re-painting the interior of my Ariel with brightsides white gloss. I have a few gaps (around the bulkhead for example) that I would like to caulk so that the end result looks nice and tight. What type of caulk could I use? Painters caulk from the hardware store maybe? I was thinking about life-calk, but this seems like overkill to just fill in a few areas.
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Most caulks can be painted over as long as they do not contain SILICONE.
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Interestingly enough, Painter's Caulk from the hardware store says it 100% silicone, but must be painted over within three days. I have been warned of silicone before on a boat, and heed those warnings that's why I'm asking for alternatives.
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Use anything except silicone!

I have used that ALEX-PLUS stuff before, and you can genuinely paint it. It also comes off if you want it too. I don't see why you couldn't use that for what you're suggesting.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try.

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#218 wrote:Run Away! Run Away!
Somehow it always comes back to this, doesn't it? Mike should be chiming in with some amusing Python quote, quip, or anecdote any minute now...
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oh, that's my cue? ummmm.......

That's the worst-looking hat I ever saw. I'll bet when you buy a hat like that you get a free bowl of soup.

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Better to be one of the Men Without Hats.

(just to refresh last week's fond 80s memories for you...)
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Tim wrote:Better to be one of the Men Without Hats.

(just to refresh last week's fond 80s memories for you...)
Puleeeze! Not the Saftey Dance again! Ugh!

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