Optimum Black offers a powerful combination of maximum oil resistance and exceptional flexibility, making it ideal for today’s evolving automotive assemblies. As modern components increasingly involve dissimilar materials, such as plastic and steel or aluminum and steel, with varying expansion and contraction rates, the need for a reliable sealant has never been greater.
With advancements in technology and stricter industry regulations, we’re seeing the use of thinner metals, fewer fasteners, and wider bolt patterns. Optimum Black is engineered to handle these challenges, delivering the strength and flexibility needed to absorb added stress in lightweight, high-performance, and premium assemblies.
It is also sensor-safe, low odor, and non-corrosive, with strong resistance to oil, shop fluids, and vibration.
Optimum Black is ideal for use on modern, lightweight, and premium components where maximum oil resistance is essential. It performs exceptionally well in assemblies involving dissimilar materials. Typical applications include valve covers, oil pans, oil pumps, intake manifold end seals, and timing gear covers.
Permatex Optimum Easy-Disassembly Gasket Makers reduces the time it takes to disassemble the engine or parts. Apply Optimum Easy Disassembly as normal and when it comes time to take apart, all you have to do is loosen the parts from each other and peel away the gasket maker with your fingers. It’s that easy!
Permatex Optimum Easy Disassembly Seals Strong and Removes Fast.
Permatex Optimum Easy Disassembly Black combines maximum oil resistance with maximum flexibility. It is sensor safe, low odor, and non-corrosive with resistance to oil and shop fluids. It is one of the most advanced, maximum flexibility, maximum oil resistant RTV silicone gasket makers available.