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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
I have heard that, if you increase the size of the crack to about one-quarter inch, and fill it with a caulk that stays flexible, the repair will be permanent. I don't know if it works, because I have never tried it.
It will likely work, but it's a PIA to do and the color will almost always be off a little.

To say nothing of the fact, regardless of what the tube of caulk says, it will shrink.
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