Lesson 2.2: Grey Gasket Makers
Grey = High Torque and High Vibration Resistance
Top Job Applications:
Valve Cover, Water Pump, Intake Manifold End Seals, Thermostat Housings
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Ultra Grey |
Optimum Grey |
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Ultra
Permatex Ultra Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications. Ultra Grey offers a sensor-safe, low odor, non-corrosive formula and is OEM specified to fit dealership warranty requirements. This high performance gasket maker meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets and can be used on high torque and vibration applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals ad thermostat housings.
- High torque and rigidity
- Sensor-safe, non-corrosive formula
- OEM specified
- Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
- Ideal for closed spaced bolt patterns
Optimum
Permatex Optimum Grey is designed for maximum torque load and vibration resistance; typically used in import vehicles with closer bolt hold spacing. Permatex Optimum Grey gasket maker is the premium option for coolants especially post DEX-COOL. Use Permatex Optimum grey on high vibration and high toque applications such as valve covers, water pump, intake manifold end seals, thermostat housings. The best part, now it is up to 90% easier to disassemble and cleanup.
- Maximum Rigidity and Maximum Torque Load & Vibration Resistance
- Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
- Best Coolant Resistance of our standard gasket makers
- The best part, now it is up to 90% easier to disassemble and cleanup.
- OEM specified
- Low-odor, non-corrosive formula
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The Right Stuff Grey 1 Minute |
The Right Stuff Grey 90 Minute |
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The Right Stuff 90 Minute
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 90 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 90 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 90 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term seal ability, durability and handling.
- Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
- Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
- Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
- Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
- Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 90 minutes
- Offers high vibration resistance
The Right Stuff 1 Minute
Permatex’s The Right Stuff 1 Minute Series offers the fastest return to service in just 1 minute! This leak-proof, elastomeric “formed-in-place” material is more reliable and longer lasting than pre-cut gaskets. It is blowout resistant and protects against leaks and seepage caused by vibration and thermal expansion. The Right Stuff 1 Minute Grey is specified for high torque and high vibration applications and is formulated to meet or exceed performance standards for long-term seal ability, durability and handling.
- Designed to perform under higher torque loads associated with engines having closely spaced bolt patterns
- Sensor-safe, non-corrosive, RTV silicone
- Protects against leaks caused by vibration and thermal expansion
- Meets performance specs of OE silicone gaskets
- Quickly returns vehicle to service in just 1 minute
- Offers high vibration resistance




