How does this product perform when exposed to several hours of direct morning sunlight on an unused exterior door?
631729
While I can't speak to how it performs when applied out in the elements, I have used it to seal all interior areas of several windows that are at least 30+ years old. They are in direct sunlight for most of the day (Pennsylvania, summer) and the caulk has held up just fine. It gets very warm in the heat and cooler during a thunderstorm/at night etc, but I've had no problems with it not staying sealed.
631730
Sunlight, humidity and heat seem to have no effect on it. I placed it around an exterior door that gets full afternoon sun and had no problems. No melting off the door or anything. Rain does nothing to it. It doesn't get very cold here, though, so if you have temperatures below 15* you should get another opinion too. We rarely drop below 30*, and VERY rarely get down to 15*. We often have temps in the 90*s, though.
631731
I need to update my review because I've found on unused surfaces it works great (windows/doors toy dont use/etc) but if you use the door frequently it'll make the door stick like crazy. I took it all off the door unfortunately, I'd change my review to about 3 stars.
1671592
I would not leave it out in direct sun light every day. Under a car port or patio would be okay.
87719
As long as there is a couple of hours of direct sunlight, it will do fne. On occasions, I take them out to my backyard for few hours.
1884987
I have had these in my classroom on my cupboard doors for three years. There is quite a bit of sunlight but they are not in directs sunlight. Mine have not faded nor pealed off.
2140430
I've had no problem. It's water-tight, so it is safe to leave outside when it rains (even in heavy rain). The hinges are solid and the wiring stands up to the flexing in the door well.
2229349
it will operate like that at first, you do have to be patient with it. I started using it during the beginning of late fall, no full day of sunlight, so it gradually had to soak up the sun each day. took about a month, now it stays on for a full 8 or 9 hours after 7 p. m. the light is pretty shining on the gazebo. hopes this help!
1220235
I have used it exclusively outdoors. I installed about 5 of them. 1 of them went out almost immediately. The others have worked well for about a year now. My lights are under the eaves of the house, and therefore not exposed directly to rain.
1236723
You, probably, should never leave it on direct sunlight, especially in parking mode. Just disconnect and hide it - it will be much safer.
714111
I suggest leaving the plastic film on to start. The unit will still function and be protected from the elements for a little longer. Eventually the film will peel off. And remember it must be in full sun.
1100737
I haven't used it in full sunlight, although I suspect that it would work just fine. I got it for interior use and in a very well lit room it works great. When I used it outdoors, it was in the early evening and it worked great.
742600
I am only using it on the edges of my doors and so far it looks great. I am told by others that it is good for up to three years and doesn't cloud or yellow.
1141352
The works with sunlight and long time in black UV light. Best with sunlight. Will work both behind a window and outside.
742506
We have not used this product on any surfaces that come in contact with clothing. We've only used it on a front door that faces the sun. I could speculate and say that if you do apply the product liberally, than you will have to let it stand for at least 24 hours to make sure that it has penetrated the surface that you are trying to protect, then use several clean cloths to remove the excess. Test the area with a white clothe before sitting on the treated surface. Since this is the only product that I've found to protect my front door, I really don't have anything negative to say about it.
1121717
It requires at least 3 hours of direct sunlight. . It has worked well for the past year or so. . during the months were I get more sunlight it is brighter. . during winter months the light is not as potent. . but it still turns on when it senses movement
256258
Yes. It says in the description that you can put it out in sunlight for 30 minutes or so and that it will work like new.
1200124
I have used mine for a couple of years now, outside in the sun too and have had no problem with the hinges, they still look like new.
2121701
I left mine out in the sunlight (natural light contains uv) for about 10 minutes and it was fine. If you are talking about AFTER you apply it. I had a faulty package that was rubber before I ever applied it, that is no bueno!