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Tank sealant applicator

For small amounts, a ziploc bag works well. Load the sealant into a corner, twist up like a cake decorating bag and nip the corner off. Squeeze and twist as needed to feed the sealant out.
 
I thought about syringes but thought it maybe too thick, that would be perfect since. Its not a lot just for the elevator SB, the show using a tube of some sort.
 
These work pretty good

Yep. Slip the syringe into a caulk gun for extra leverage. Works great.
Also good for drawing primer from a can. Zero mess and waste
 
Another vote for the SEMCO sealant gun. It just works so well, keeps mess to a minimum, easy to clean up after, puts out a nice consistent bead ... I don't recall how much they are, but I don't think they are that expensive.
 
Brown tool has a good selection of sealant tools if you are looking to make a luxury tool investment.


I like icing/piping bags better than zip-locks.
The Semco style sealant guns are worth every penny !
Another vote for the SEMCO sealant gun. It just works so well, keeps mess to a minimum, easy to clean up after, puts out a nice consistent bead ... I don't recall how much they are, but I don't think they are that expensive.

Semco (or knock-off). More than worth the money. Buy a used one and resell afterwards; probably recoup 90% of your money. That said, never getting rid of mine.
 
How do you clean the Semco style guns? I'm chicken-S&!t about that kind of thing. MEK is not easy to come by here, I'm curious about the suitability of alternatives, plus disposal of the fluid after cleaning.
 
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