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Why I Stopped Buying Silicone Sealant on Price Alone

2026-09-03 by Sofia Petrovic

An office administrator for a custom fabrication company explains how cheap silicone sealant caused $2,847 in rework, what she learned about Dow Corning 732 RTV Silicone SE and silicone grease, and the questions every maintenance buyer should ask before ordering materials.

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