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  • No-one has time to find the correct primers for long term adhesion,
    for two such different materials, (hard?) wood and aluminium?

    Therefore you need an elastic sealant, (not 'caulking', please @withered_preacher),
    with good wear and tear resistance, great unprimed adhesion and UV resistance.

    Good tear resistance rules out (cartridge/ single component) Silicones.
    Good wear resistance rules out oil-based mastics and acrylics.
    Domestic situation requiring quick skinning/cure time rules out polysulphides.

    Want to support a firm that supports your hobby?
    Soudal Fix All High Tack, item no. 84704 £6.38 from Toolstation
    who are operating 'Click'n'Collect' from your local store.
    Just note recommended joint dimensions for long term durability,
    and,
    leave a concave surface to your bead of sealant.

    Editted to add link to Soudal website page for Tech data.

  • That looks like exactly what I need to fill the small gaps between my stair treads and wall which are subject to a little movement.

    Does it dry white or clear?

  • Toolstation ony appear to stock the 'White',
    although Soudal manufacture Black, Grey, Alu Grey, Brown & Beige,
    which may be available from other suppliers.
    The Tech data sheet does ask for a minimum of 2mm width 'for bonding'
    and 5mm 'for joints'.
    How little is your 'little movement'?
    I ask as 1mm is 'little' and easily accomodated by sealant in a 5mm wide joint.
    1mm movement in a 2mm wide joint is likely to result in failure,
    either cohesively or more likely adhesively, whichever sealant you use.
    The Toolstation adjacent item 61252, Fix All Crystal
    is a 'Clear' sealant based upon the same Soudal SMX polymer, if you require clear.

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