Flex Seal Clear Reviews

Flex Seal Clear is a liquid spray sealant which is advertised on television. Read our Flex Seal Clear reviews from editors and readers.

About Flex Seal Clear

This “clear” version of Flex Seal is the third entry in a line of liquid sealants which has been a staple of late-night and weekend advertising for years. The official website is getflexseal.com, which was registered on March 21, 2011. Flex Seal Clear was added to the product lineup in July 2013. It is widely available in stores.

The website flexsealdirect.com has been advertised in early 2014. That domain was registered on March 1, 2013.

How much does Flex Seal Clear Cost?

Flex Seal Clear costs $19.99 plus $9.95 shipping & handling for a total of $29.94. You can get a second “free” can for an additional $9.95 shipping, bringing the total for two cans to $39.93.

Note that you cannot opt out of this second “free” can when ordering online.

Please see our article entitled The “Get a Second One Free” Marketing Ploy regarding this common tactic used by As Seen on TV advertisers.

Television commercial

Below is a commercial for the new Flex Seal Clear, which began running in mid-2013:

Transcript of television commercial:
Water damage can cost you thousands and unexpected leaks can destroy your home.  Hi, Phil Swift here for Flex Seal Clear, the crystal clear way to coat, seal, and stop leaks fast. Just a quick shot and Flex Seal Clear fills in cracks and holes while remaining virtually invisible. This clear rubberized coating seals and protects without changing the look of your beautiful surfaces.  “It’s the miracle product.”  “There’s absolutely no leaks at all whatsoever. It works great, it’s perfect!”  “Sprayed it on the inside of my gutters; haven’t had a leak since.”  “It works perfectly, no leaks, it’s the best.”  Perfect for places that are always on display. Like counter tops, windows and tubs. With Flex Seal Clear, everything in plain sight can be sealed water tight. Protecting your car, RV, or boat has never been easier.  “It sealed off my boat and left a nice shine I was able to paint on.”  “I tell everybody about Flex Seal. It works like a charm.”  “One of the best inventions I’ve used in the last ten years.”  Seal tile and grout, even protect wooden metal from corrosion. Don’t waste time and money fixing leaks the old fashion way, get Flex Seal Clear today for just $19.99.  Flex Seal Clear is guaranteed to coat, seal, and stop leaks fast. But hold everything. To make this the most amazing deal on TV, we’re going to double your order and send you and second can free. Just pay separate processing. Plus, we’ll send you the AeroGrip sprayer absolutely free so you can easily spray with accuracy and comfort. Two cans of Flex Seal Clear, the AeroGrip sprayer, and our guarantee, and it’s all yours for just $19.99. Here’s how to get yours!

Our Flex Seal Clear Review

The original Flex Seal presented one obvious flaw that even the best advertising couldn’t mask: its color. No matter what you sprayed with the original Flex Seal, you were essentially spray-painting it black in your attempt to repair it. The powers at be at Flex Seal apparently decided that a clear formula would provide more value to consumers. Thus, the creation of Flex Seal Clear.

At $20 a bottle, Flex Seal Clear is one of the more expensive rubberized sealant sprays available. It should also be pointed out that Flex Seal Clear is thinner than regular Flex Seal, as stated in their FAQ.

Q: Is Flex Seal® Clear the same formula as Flex Seal® Original and Flex Seal® Brite?
A: Flex Seal® Clear coats, seals, protects and stops leaks fast! However, in order to give Flex Seal® Clear its amazing transparency, we had to make some adjustments to our formula. Therefore, Flex Seal® Clear will be slightly thinner and multiple, even coats may be needed to get the job done.

Our Test

Our first test of Flex Seal Clear was on a pipe under a bathroom sink. While the seal initially held, the leak reappeared within 24 hours. A second test on a flower pot (similar to a demonstration shown in commercials for the original Flex Seal) was visually pleasing, although the pot still leaked at the repair site after we watered the plant. Flex Seal Clear seems to require multiple applications to provide even minimal effectiveness.

Beware when ordering this product online, as we have received complaints from previous Flex Seal customers that the ordering process may be confusing or deceptive.

Slow Shipping

We have received complaints of Flex Seal Clear taking an inordinate amount of time to arrive. This should be an unnecessary burden for any consumer, as the product is readily available locally.

Bottom Line

Flex Seal Clear generally fails to deliver what the commercial advertises. In fact, Flex Seal Clear is stated to be even weaker than the already-weak regular Flex Seal formula. Its usefulness seems limited to repairs which don’t involve water leaks.

If you’re looking for the solution promised by the Flex Seal Clear commercial, take a look at some rubberized undercoating sprays at a local car parts store or the automotive section at large retailers. 3M and Rust-Oleum, for example, offer excellent professional-grade products which cost far less.

Rating

1 out of 5 stars

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