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Exposed silicone is a magnet for dirt and repels paint, so never fillet with silicone, and don't use it on any surface you plan to paint. Silicone sealants typically set in a few minutes and reach full cure in less than a day. For an adhesive seal of plastic components, select a silicone/polyurethane hybrid.
High & Low Modulus. Sometimes silicone sealants are described as 'High modulus', or 'Low Modulus'. The low modulus products are more elastic and well suited to sealing tasks that need to accommodate more movement without failing.ilicone sealant is a versatile and flexible waterproof sealant with a multitude of applications (see the Putty & Mastic article for other types of sealer). It is particularly good in situations where you need to make a waterproof gap seal, but cannot completely eliminate movement between the parts to be sealed.