D.A.P.
D.A.P. DryDex Heavyweight Spackling 8.0 fl oz Pink White
Pink spackling turns white when dry, signalling it is ready to sand or paint in one application
- TypePutties
- Dry-time indicator turns from pink to white showing when ready to sand
- One-application coverage for small holes saves time and material
- Ready to paint or sand in one to five hours
- VAE copolymer vehicle provides strong adhesion and low shrinkage
- Twelve-month shelf life keeps product usable for future touch-ups
Pink-to-white dry-time indicator
DAP DryDex Heavyweight Spackling goes on pink and turns white when the surface is ready to sand or paint. The colour change removes guesswork from small interior repairs. One 8.0 fl oz container covers typical nail holes and minor dents in a single application. It is sold new for immediate project use.
Water-based VAE copolymer formula
The vinyl acetate ethylene binder cleans up with water while wet and resists shrinking or cracking after drying. Stir the tub thoroughly before use and apply with a clean putty knife. For deeper voids exceeding one-eighth inch, build up multiple thin layers allowing each to turn white before adding the next. Wet sanding is recommended to limit dust.
Twelve-month shelf life constraint
Unopened product remains workable for 12 months from manufacture, after which the dry-time indicator may become unreliable. Store the container tightly sealed at room temperature to preserve the pink-to-white transition. Buyers who stockpile repair materials for occasional use should note this limit before purchasing multiple units.
Highlights
- Dry-time indicator turns from pink to white showing when ready to sand
- One-application coverage for small holes saves time and material
- Ready to paint or sand in one to five hours
- VAE copolymer vehicle provides strong adhesion and low shrinkage
- Twelve-month shelf life keeps product usable for future touch-ups
Specifications
| Type | Putties |
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Questions about this item
How long before the pink colour fades in the tube?
The shelf life is 12 months; after that the dry-time indicator may no longer change from pink to white reliably.
What is the deepest repair a single layer can handle?
One layer is only recommended up to 1/8 inch; deeper holes need multiple coats with drying time between each.
Does the product shrink or crack when left to dry overnight?
It goes on pink and turns white in 1 to 5 hours, signalling it is ready to sand and paint with minimal shrinkage.
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