Permatex The Right Stuff gasket maker — 7.5 oz PowerBead black RTV, instant oil-resistant seal

Permatex The Right Stuff 85224 is a black, formed-in-place RTV gasket maker in a 7.5 oz PowerBead can that creates instant, flexible, oil-resistant gaskets so assemblies can be reinstalled immediately.

Designed for professional and DIY automotive work, The Right Stuff delivers a ready-to-use elastomeric sealant engineered for fast turnaround and long-term performance. Unlike traditional cure-in-place silicones, this PowerBead formulation bonds and holds under mechanical stress, thermal cycling, and common shop fluids. OEM lines and fleet technicians use it where a reliable, blowout-resistant seal is needed for oil pans, timing covers, transmission pans, differential covers and similar housings.

How does Permatex The Right Stuff let me reassemble parts immediately?

The Right Stuff forms a stable, tacky bead that provides an effective seal without waiting hours for a full cure. Its PowerBead delivery creates a formed-in-place gasket that compresses and seals on reassembly, saving downtime and avoiding the need for pre-cut gaskets.

• Instant sealing bead for immediate reassembly
• Elastomeric material compresses to fill mating surfaces
• Formulation resists blowout under mechanical stress
• PowerBead can for controlled, continuous application

Will this gasket maker withstand oil, coolant and ATF exposure?

The Right Stuff is formulated to resist a wide range of automotive fluids, making it suitable for oil-containing housings and fluid systems. Its chemical resistance helps maintain seal integrity even when exposed to ATF, engine oil and coolant in service conditions.

• Resistant to engine oil, automatic transmission fluid and coolant
• Non-corrosive and sensor-safe for modern vehicle electronics
• Maintains seal under vibration and fluid exposure

What temperature range and durability can I expect?

This silicone-based gasket maker is engineered for both high and low temperature extremes in automotive environments. It performs continuously from -75°F up to 450°F, with intermittent resistance to temperatures up to 500°F, providing durability through thermal cycling and under-hood heat.

• Continuous service: -75°F to 450°F (-59°C to 232°C)
• Intermittent resistance up to 500°F (260°C)
• Fleet-tested for long-term sealability and handling

How is The Right Stuff applied and what surfaces suit it best?

Application is simple: dispense a continuous bead from the PowerBead can onto the clean mating surface, then reassemble immediately. It adheres well to metal and common engine housing materials; remove old gasket residue and oil for best results.

• Apply continuous bead from 7.5 oz PowerBead can for uniform gasket
• Best on cleaned metal mating surfaces — remove oil and debris first
• Designed for oil pans, timing covers, transmission and differential pans

Who is this for: Permatex The Right Stuff 85224 is aimed at mechanics, fleet maintenance teams and hands-on DIYers who need an immediate, dependable gasket solution for oil- and fluid-containing housings. If you value fast turnaround, a flexible formed-in-place seal, and resistance to automotive fluids and temperature extremes, this PowerBead gasket maker is a practical choice for service and repair jobs where pre-cut gaskets are impractical or unavailable.

Flash point: 93.9°C. Follow vehicle manufacturer torque specs and surface-prep recommendations. Avoid contact with electronic sensors; product is sensor-safe but follow proper installation guidance.