Desert Tan Deck Sealant

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CarolinaWhalin'
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Desert Tan Deck Sealant

Postby CarolinaWhalin' » Sun Sep 25, 2022 2:36 pm

Q1: what brand and color of sealant is a close match to Desert Tan and is recommended and readily available to caulk seams on the cockpit deck of an OUTRAGE 18?

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Phil T
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Re: Desert Tan Deck Sealant

Postby Phil T » Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:12 pm

I used OSI Quad #450 last year—a perfect match:

[Update 2024: The link that was appended to this post now points to a different product; the link has been removed. See below for an updated link.]
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Re: Desert Tan Deck Sealant

Postby pagraham » Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:09 pm

Hey Phil--In your response [above from 2024], you recommend OSI 450 [as being a good color match to Desert Tan, but] the link [that was in that post and has now been deleted] takes you to [a vendor's page selling a different product,] OSI 405.

I learned OSI uses numbers for colors, and there are color charts.

Please confirm the [OSI] color number that you know is a good match [for Desert Tan].

--Paul

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Re: Desert Tan Deck Sealant

Postby Phil T » Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:32 pm

Sorry, bad link.

No one on Amazon is selling # 450 now (1/4/24)

Here is a new link.

https://www.menards.com/main/paint/caulks-sealants/silicone-caulk/osi-reg-quad-reg-window-door-siding-sealant-12-pack/1636981/p-1444432314256-c-7935.htm

Honestly many owners go with Boat Life's Life Caulk in white as it ages to tan. Just takes a few years.
This is what you should use for all your screws and sealant needs.

https://www.wholesalemarine.com/life-calk-polysulfied-sealant-35165.html
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