DAP Touch ‘n Foam Max Fill Maximum Expanding Foam Sealant, Off White, 12 Oz (7565000043)

Part One: FOR EVERYONE: HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE CAN WITHOUT WASTING THE PRODUCT OR GETTING FRUSTRATED Some of the reviewers have complained that when they attach the tube, the green metal can starts spraying before they can get the clear tube on the white nozzle all of the way (there are just these three pieces), making a mess and wasting the product. I ran into this too but found an easy solution with my second can: attach the clear straw/tube to the plastic white nozzle (specifically, over the rounded protruberance with a small hole in its end, which is opposite of the threaded indentation on the nozzle where you will screw the nozzle to the can) before you attach the nozzle to the can. With the straw safely and securely in place, it’s just as easy to screw the nozzle onto the can as if the straw were not attached. And now you don’t have to worry about the insulation spraying out as you put pressure on the straw to get it firmly onto the protruberance (sorry I can’t think of a better word even though I’m sure there are many). Part Two: FOR SEWISTS ONLY: HOW TO USE THIS PRODUCT TO MAKE A DRESS FORM I used this product for unconventional purposes. I covered myself in (1) body oil, (2) newspaper, and (3) masking tape from the waist to the ankle on one side and the waist to the mid-thigh on the other side. Then I cut down the side of the full leg and squirmed out of the “form” I made of my lower body. I used duct tape to tighten up any loose spots, then I sprayed this inside the empty form. It does expand quite a bit. I would guess that it does expand to three times its size but not more. I put a little too much in it and it burst the seams in one part of the leg. I recommend that you seal your seams tightly with duct tape after you apply this insulation product. I also recommend that, contrary to tutorials I’ll recommend below, you do NOT close the ankle or leg so that if the product expands more than you expected, it has somewhere to go other than out through a seam. Bottom line: I have a lower-body “dress form” that I can use to try on pants I am sewing for myself without having to get undressed over and over, or sew in my underwear. You can do the same thing with your upper body. Recommended Tutorials: for the upper body, there is a tutorial on the Threads Magazine site (they have four but only one uses the foam insulation method). For the lower body, see the tutorial on YouTube, “How to Make a Dress Form for Pants” by noelnova. Highly recommended. But I also recommend you get some duct tape because the masking tape listed in the tutorial just isn’t strong enough for some high-stress places, especially if you are doing it yourself and have to move around while the tape is on you. I needed four cans to make my pants form.

This is good stuff, IT WORKS.

This foam is OK, but I've used other expanding foams that I liked better. Since it's called "MaxFill", I expected it to be at the far end of the "expanding" scale. It's not. It's just another expanding foam. As far as application is concerned, the output didn't seem to be consistent ... sometimes it sputtered out a small amount of foam, and sometimes foam came out abundantly. (Yes, I did read and follow the instructions. :-) I'm giving it four stars because I can't say it didn't do the job. Other reviewers have cautioned about getting this stuff on your hands, and I'd underscore that. The instructions say not to run your hands under water to clean it off, since water only sets the product. Believe it. Use some acetone right away, and most of the product will come off. And while this is hard to do, resist wiping it up if it gets on areas you don't want it. Leave it alone until it dries. Then removal is pretty easy.

Drips all over, couldn't finish the job

After reading the reviews on this stuff I was hesitant to buy. This is of course a sticky product, as are most products of this type due to the chemical composition. As per the directions I wore gloves, unlike most of the other reviewers it seems. I did drip some of this stuff, but if you have a throw away towel handy to catch the drips you should be fine. Also, nail polish remover gets this stuff off of whatever you drip it on as long as you are quick-acting. I wouldn't use it if a "finished" look is desired, as this stuff is an eyesore, but it serves its purpose. This is especially helpful under sinks to seal wall cut-outs for piping. It dries to a hard material and expands about 2-3 times its original application size. I would suggest testing it first outside before starting use to get comfortable with the consistency of the material and how it is released from the can. Overall a good product for its intended use.

It did indeed fill a long gap well. But it is very difficult to push or move the foam to go deeper into a crack. WARNING!!! The instructions tell you to wear gloves. I did that, but you must be EXTREMELY CAREFUL NOT TO GET ANY of the foam on your skin, hair, clothing or any surface. ONCE THE FOAM DRIES AND HARDENS, IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE. My left Nitrile glove developed a tear, and some foam got into my hand and fingers. I inadvertently touched my hair with a bit of foam. Once dry, the only way to get it our of your hair is to cut off bit of your hair wherever the gunk touched you. Don't try to remove it with acetone or any other chemical. I've had a couple yellow fingernails for 2 weeks now.

nice it closed a hole I made for an outdoor extension

I needed this to seal up the gaps at my dogs outside 10 X 10 doghouse or her spacious compound. It is covered in a couple layers of tarp [(black tarp to naturally heat it in the winter months)} and there were some gaps that let in wind and moisture. She has straw to lay in, but for peace of mind, I had to eliminate the gaps. Not comfortable in winter or rainy seasons. This expanding foam did a marvelous job of filling the gaps. Luckily 2 cans did the job. Make sure your pet cannot get into the foam or eat it. This stuff sticks to skin and clothes, and your dog's fur so be careful when using!

It does get a lot bigger!

Mucho mas fácil de usar que algunos otros productos, el aislamiento térmico es notable. La utilice para aislar una hielera para cocción basada en agua (sous vide) y funciono realmente bien. Es importante notar tres puntos: 1) La espuma se expande sin importar obstrucción, esto hace que pueda romper lo que este rellenando. Es mejor hacer el proceso varias veces con un volumen bajo de espuma 2) La espuma necesita humedad y luz para curar bien. Si se usa en un espacio seco sin luz, se convertirá en un fluido color café sumamente desagradable y difícil de limpiar. Es necesario aplicarlo en capas si no estará del todo expuesta al medio. 3) Humedecer la superficie antes de aplicar!!!

Works well

The design of the nozzle with straw is useless. I couldn't even get through half of each can and it stopped working. For the price I expect more. I wouldn't buy or recommend this to anyone...ever.