DAP Window Glazing in a tube review

 I try not to describe products as all bad, good or whatever.   Usually,  they are best in a particular niche and range down outside of that niche. Sometimes, yes,there are a rare few that truly excel in all areas or truly suck in all areas.



The DAP brand window glazing in a tube is typical of most I think.  In my opinion and experience,  I don't prefer to use it in the field, especially on windows in situ.  It's just not the right place to use it.

It's a thin, easy flowing material.  It requires a practiced pace to apply it and based on the nozzle tip of the tube, it's meant not only as applicator,  but to be "finished" in a continuous movement.   Which means you need to practice with whichever tool you use. Whether that's a manual caulk gun or a powered one.

It really doesn't have the feel or workability of a product meant to be manipulated or finished after application.   If so, you don't have a long time to do it.  It starts to set a surface "skin" pretty quick.

Out in the field, on window repair/ maintenance situations where the window isn't taken out or down, I give this product a 4, maybe 5/10.  

In a shop or even in the field where you can lay things out in a garage or something,  and with much practice,  I see this being a much more usable product.  Especially on new installations.
There, I'd rate it at least 7/10.

It's difficult for me to rate it any higher right now as I have yet to see how it holds up over time and exposure to the elements.  If it does well that way, I'd see it as maybe an overall 8 or 9/10 possibly. 


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