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Old 12-02-2005, 12:21 AM
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[QUOTEWith time, the adhesive fails and air leaks through the seam. Restorers are experimenting with a new adhesive that has potential to keep air out for a long time, but the adhesive degrades at 500 degrees. Putting it in a 700-degree oven would not work. tube back to life.[/I][/QUOTE]

So why can't they bake the tube with the old, less-than-ideal sealant that can take the 700 degrees with no problem, then seal THAT seal over with the stuff that will not eventually leak?
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