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Clean and Seal Sleeves

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SOMETIMES STUCK SHOWER FAUCET HANDLES GET THEIR OWN VIDEO!

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What happens here

After removing the old handles, also remove the chrome sleeves (escutcheons). Clean the sleeves with a cleaner and a scouring pad. Also clean the surface of the bathtub around the valves. Once clean, reinstall the sleeves. Apply a bead of clear DAP Kwik Seal Plus around the base of each sleeve where it meets the tub wall to create a waterproof seal. Smooth the bead with your finger and a sponge.

Goal: Prepare for new handle installation

Tools and materials

  • Scouring Pad Unspecified — Scrubbing grime and corrosion off the sleeves and tub wall
  • Sponge Unspecified — Cleaning the area and smoothing the caulk bead
  • DAP Kwik Seal Plus DAP — Sealing the gap between the sleeves and the bathtub wall

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it did its job right we just give this all a little wash down let it set for a minute and we'll go scrub those other pieces so check that out cleaner and a little bit of scrubby and we go from looking like that to looking like this pretty sweet so i got a little bit of this dab quick seal plus this is actually clear and this is siliconized acrylic it is easy water cleanup and we just give it a little dry time this stuff's awesome then i just take a contractor sponge just go around it with my finger just make sure you get it all rubbed in the whole way around and so now once this dries it's going to be clear

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