{"product_id":"vwd-professional-26-1-caulk-gun-ds00004","title":"VWD Professional 26:1 Caulk Gun | DS00004","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vwd-product-copy\" style=\"color:#263746;font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;max-width:100%;\"\u003e\n\u003cnav aria-label=\"Product information\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:0 0 24px;padding:16px;background:#f4f6f8;border:1px solid #dfe5eb;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vwd-10261284159558-0\" style=\"color:#0067ac;font-size:14px;font-weight:650;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vwd-10261284159558-2\" style=\"color:#0067ac;font-size:14px;font-weight:650;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vwd-10261284159558-4\" style=\"color:#0067ac;font-size:14px;font-weight:650;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#vwd-10261284159558-5\" style=\"color:#0067ac;font-size:14px;font-weight:650;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"vwd-10261284159558-0\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#10283f;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #dfe5eb;\"\u003eVWD Professional 26:1 Caulk Gun\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003csection\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe right tool for urethane-bonded van windows. The VWD Professional 26:1 Caulk Gun is built for automotive urethane so you can lay a consistent, leak-resistant bead with less fatigue, even in colder environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"VWD Professional 26:1 Caulk Gun for automotive urethane and van window installation\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"194\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2039\/2089\/files\/VWD-Professional-26-1-Caulk-Gun-Van-Windows-Direct-1655245613_1800x1800__31939.1695330879.jpg?v=1792446903\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:20px auto;\" width=\"300\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e26:1 high-thrust lever ratio for smooth, controlled urethane flow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps lay a consistent bead for cleaner installs and better sealing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMore comfortable and fatigue-free during long installs or in cold temps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDie-cast aluminum construction for durability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStabilizes urethane tubes for better handling\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorks with VWD urethanes and installation kits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhen available, normally ships in 3–5 Business Days (plus carrier transit time)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Van Windows Direct\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e DS00004\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-Year Warranty\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $29.95 \u003cspan\u003e(MSRP $39.99)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"vwd-10261284159558-1\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#10283f;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #dfe5eb;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect caulking gun for automotive urethane and van window installation. The powerful 26:1 lever ratio enables comfortable, fatigue-free operation, even during long installation periods or in cold environments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe VWD gun stabilizes urethane tubes, while the high-quality die-cast aluminum construction delivers strong handling and long life, even under demanding shop conditions. This caulking gun works with all of our van window urethanes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;color:#18354e;font-weight:650;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy a 26:1 Thrust Ratio Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBetter control over bead size and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLess hand strain than a standard household caulk gun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproved bead placement on vertical side-window installs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaner application with fewer starts, stops, and gaps\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.4;color:#18354e;font-weight:650;margin:24px 0 10px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVWD Urethane Window Installation Kits\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrimer systems (single application primers, SIKA primers, BetaPrime primers)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecuring tape and suction cup holders for placement control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"vwd-10261284159558-2\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#10283f;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #dfe5eb;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eDS00004\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eVan Windows Direct\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eThrust Ratio\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e26:1\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eDie-cast aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003ePrimary Use\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eAutomotive urethane and bonded van window installs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eWorks with VWD van window urethanes\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003e1-Year Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eSee current availability above\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;background:#f4f6f8;width:34%;font-weight:650;\"\u003eTypical Ship Time\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #dfe5eb;padding:12px 14px;\"\u003eWhen available, normally ships in 3–5 Business Days (plus carrier transit time)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"vwd-10261284159558-3\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#10283f;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #dfe5eb;\"\u003eHow to Use for Urethane-Bonded Van Windows\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eCut the urethane nozzle to your bead size. Use a V-cut when recommended by your urethane system.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eApply a continuous bead around the window perimeter with steady pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSet the glass, align, and tape in place while urethane cures.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow your urethane system cure timing and drive-away guidance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/section\u003e \u003csection\u003e \u003ch2 id=\"vwd-10261284159558-4\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#10283f;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #dfe5eb;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhy can’t I use a regular household caulk gun?\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAutomotive urethane is thick. A high-thrust gun like 26:1 makes it easier to dispense consistently, especially on long beads and colder days.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWill this work with VWD urethane installation kits?\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eYes. This caulk gun works with VWD van window urethanes and installation kits.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eIs this helpful for vertical side window installs?\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eYes. Better bead control and consistent flow make vertical installs cleaner and reduce the chance of gaps that can cause leaks.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e \u003csummary\u003eWhat warranty is included?\u003c\/summary\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e1-Year Warranty.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e       \u003csection class=\"vwd-install-support\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"vwd-10261284159558-5\" style=\"font-size:24px;line-height:1.3;color:#10283f;font-weight:700;margin:32px 0 16px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #dfe5eb;\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/window-installation-instructions\"\u003eBrowse installation guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eGet fitment and installation support\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Van Windows Direct","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46360077893701,"sku":"DS00004","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/7888\/8005\/files\/VWD-Professional-26-1-Caulk-Gun-Van-Windows-Direct-1655245613_1800x1800__31939.1695330879.jpg?v=1794335704","url":"https:\/\/virtusvans.com\/products\/vwd-professional-26-1-caulk-gun-ds00004","provider":"Virtus Vans","version":"1.0","type":"link"}