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product_id: 13751203
title: "Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, 2 oz."
brand: "permatex"
price: "S/.52"
currency: PEN
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Permatex"
url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/13751203-permatex-20539-indian-head-gasket-shellac-compound-2-oz
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region: Peru
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# Resists diesel & shop fluids Hard setting, durable seal Temp range -65°F to 350°F Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, 2 oz.

**Brand:** permatex
**Price:** S/.52
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔧 Seal like a pro, drive with confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, 2 oz. by permatex
- **How much does it cost?** S/.52 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/13751203-permatex-20539-indian-head-gasket-shellac-compound-2-oz)

## Best For

- permatex enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted permatex brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Economical & Reliable:** Original quality formula trusted by pros for decades—premium sealing without breaking the bank.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Seals all common gasketing materials on both import and domestic vehicles, no matter the model year or performance level.
- • **Precision Gasket Adhesion:** Hard setting formula keeps gaskets perfectly in place during assembly, eliminating frustrating leaks and reworks.
- • **Chemical & Fluid Resistance:** Engineered to withstand diesel fuels and most auto shop fluids, protecting your engine from leaks and damage.
- • **Unmatched Temperature Resilience:** Performs flawlessly from freezing -65°F to scorching 350°F, ensuring your gasket stays sealed in any climate.

## Overview

Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound is a hard-setting, economical sealant designed for low temperature and pressure applications. It resists diesel fuels and most shop fluids, operating effectively between -65°F and 350°F. Trusted by professionals for decades, it ensures reliable gasket adhesion across all common materials for both import and domestic vehicles.

## Description

Permatex Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound is a hard setting, economical sealant, sealing all common gasketing materials in low temperature and low pressure applications. This sealant is the original quality formula. Temperature range from 65 degree fahrenheit to 350 degree fahrenheit and resists diesel fuels and most shop fluids. When a chemical gasket is not an option, Permatex offers a wide range of gasket sealants suitable for applications on both import and domestic vehicles of any model year or performance caliber.

Review: Use to help with gasket assembly - I have used this for years. Wonderful at helping to keep gaskets in place during assembly. A quality product that lasts when used. I have never encountered any leaks when using it.
Review: Happy, good product - I have to say I've always been happy with permatex products I use them back when I was very young working at a radiator shop changing out thermostats and gaskets and stuff like that I want to rebuild engines it was always really good for ceiling and very happy it did not disappoint me when I used it on my car this last time..

## Features

- Hard setting, economical sealant
- Formulated to lubricate under the most adverse brake conditions
- Seals all common gasketing materials
- Resists diesel fuels and most auto shop fluids
- Designed for temperature range -65 F to 350 F
- Flash Point: 24.44

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0008KLOG6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,420 in Automotive ( See Top 100 in Automotive ) #19 in Gasket Sealers #24 in Body Repair & Restoration Adhesives |
| Brand Name | Permatex |
| Color | Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,028 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00686226205391 |
| Included Components | Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, 2 oz. |
| Item Height | 1.25 inches |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Item Thickness | 0.25 Inches |
| Item Type Name | Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, 2 oz. |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Permatex |
| UPC | 686226205391 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | As labelled |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Permatex
- **Color:** Brown
- **Item Thickness:** 0.25 Inches
- **Shape:** Round
- **UPC:** 686226205391

## Images

![Permatex 20539 Indian Head Gasket Shellac Compound, 2 oz. - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61FQLRYjCvL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this good for a small outboard gearcase as a supplement to the seals ?**
A: If it is being used to enhance the performance of gaskets, yes. You can also apply it around the outer metal edge of a seal before driving it into a casting. It should not be applied to the rubber part of a seal that contacts a rotating/moving part.

**Q: I want to use this on freeze plugs, but do you apply wet, or let the product dry before setting freeze plugs in place.**
A: Put the product on wet, drive the plug in immediately after, smear excess around circumference of installed plug. Done.

**Q: Can you use this on transmission pan gaskets?**
A: I don't see why not, but this hardens like a glue so on a paper or composition gasket you will have to tear it apart for next removal, leaving material on both sides that will have to be scraped off. Not fun! I use this on one side of a gasket, usually the machined/flat side and a non-hardening sealer on the other side, so when you take it apart, the gasket won't tear apart, and can be reused, with a fresh coating of non-hardening sealer. That is the plan anyway. It doesn't always work. My usual choice for non-hardening sealer is Aviation gasket sealer, such as Permatex #80017 or similar. It is rated up to 400 degrees F. I also use it like Anti-Size on bolts, Not Exhaust, to keep them from rusting. Keeps out the water.

**Q: Can I use this on a cylinder head gasket ?**
A: back in the older years this was the go to stuff for head gasket sealers, but now a days most head gasket makers like felpro have the sealant already on the gaskets ( like printo seal or permatorque style gaskets) so you do not need any sealer just install and torque

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Use to help with gasket assembly
*by P***P on January 1, 2026*

I have used this for years. Wonderful at helping to keep gaskets in place during assembly. A quality product that lasts when used. I have never encountered any leaks when using it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Happy, good product
*by G***E on October 13, 2025*

I have to say I've always been happy with permatex products I use them back when I was very young working at a radiator shop changing out thermostats and gaskets and stuff like that I want to rebuild engines it was always really good for ceiling and very happy it did not disappoint me when I used it on my car this last time..

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good final results
*by A***R on November 14, 2025*

Classic sealer

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*Store origin: PE*
*Last updated: 2026-01-25*