Caulk for Exterior Outlet Plates and Fridge Door Frames

[GallenH]

What type of caulk is best to use for exterior applications such as exterior outlet plates, fridge door frames, etc.? The original type appears to be non-hardening; gummy even after 20yrs. Originally gray, this stuff turns black at the edges (but not where it is not exposed directly to exterior) I assume because dirt adheres to it. It's different from weatherstripping ropes I've used in the past for stuff.

 

[jjrbus]

What I have been using forever is Butyl putty tape. There is also putty tape very inferior product must be butyl. Also comes in different brand names and quality s, the higher priced ones are easier to work with.

 

[otr]

Dicor self leveling caulk for the roof, butyl rublber for places like setting a roof fan.or around the water heater frame

 

[GallenH]

Dicor self leveling caulk for the roof, butyl rublber for places like setting a roof fan.or around the water heater frame

And I assume that for the side of van I'd want the Dicor 551LSW which is a non-sag product made for vertical surfaces. I had read a non-form post that for, say a light fixture, use butyl tape for the bulk seal and then a product like the Dicor to provide a bead around the edge. Thanks for your post.

 

[GaryG-ClassB]

What type of caulk is best to use for exterior applications such as exterior outlet plates, fridge door frames, etc.? The original type appears to be non-hardening; gummy even after 20yrs. Originally gray, this stuff turns black at the edges (but not where it is not exposed directly to exterior) I assume because dirt adheres to it. It's different from weatherstripping ropes I've used in the past for stuff.

I used this stuff to attach and seal a cable entry gland on the roof of my Road Trek for my solar panel installation. Worked well and is inexpensive. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Flex-Glue-...hesive-Actual-Net-Contents-6-fl-oz/1000462143

 

[GallenH]

I used this stuff to attach and seal a cable entry gland on the roof of my Road Trek for my solar panel installation. Worked well and is inexpensive. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Flex-Glue-...hesive-Actual-Net-Contents-6-fl-oz/1000462143

Thanks. That will be very useful.