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How do I soften plumber’s putty?

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J S asked:
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I ‘ve got a can in the garage that is pretty hard, crumbles, and not sticky any more. Tried working it and that helped a little. Is there something I can add to bring it back to a soft state or just throw in the garbage. What is the ingredient in plumber’s putty that softens it?

DARIN
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Comments

4 Responses to “How do I soften plumber’s putty?”

  1. STEPHEN on September 7th, 2009 4:46 am

    BRENT

    Oil is what keeps it soft. Thats why you can’t use it on marble countertops since it stains them. Throw your old can away and get a new one.

  2. RAYMUNDO on September 10th, 2009 11:40 am

    EFREN

    if you don’t want to purchase a new tub of putty, add “Cutting Oil” and knead until you get the consistency you’re after.

  3. BRUCE on September 12th, 2009 4:52 am

    HARLAN

    I believe it is linseed oil use to soften plumbers putty.

  4. JARRETT on September 12th, 2009 11:08 am

    MONROE

    Additives for your putty cost more than the putty. It’s old-replace it!