Has anyone out there have any luck with a A/C leak stopper product?

I am just wondering there is any products out there that are better then others? I am looking to buy one to give it a try, before I let a garage get me for $900.00 bucks! I doing some research and found that a product called Cliplight is supossed to be pretty good? Any thoughts...
Has anyone out there have any luck with a A/C leak stopper product?
Only on a very slow leak. Cliplight and "Superseal" will work on a condenser/evap leak but usually not on an "o"ring or compressor leak.
Has anyone out there have any luck with a A/C leak stopper product?
Speaking from someone that has been in the business a very very very long time, I would never add any ac "sealant" to the ac system. Chances are it will ruin more parts than your 900 dollar quote and then to fix it properly could run 1500 dollars. If you dont believe me then oh well.
Reply:Fix it right and DO NOT USE mechanic in a CAN you'll regret it.
Reply:generally for smaller leaks you are ok. but larger leaks they will not hold. if the system is properly seviced correctly it will NOT harm your system. not all but, many mechanics/ a/c shops use sealers, but only when requested by "financially challenged" customers. this is a cheap fix and may or may not work, and also may or may not last for very long. you have a 50/50 chance. but make sure to service the entire system correctly. too much oil in the system will lead to damage.





i have had ehicles last years and then some only days and then some that didnt at all. but never have i ever ran upon any extra damage due to a sealer. not when used correctly.
Reply:Not a good idea to use a sealer in your A/C system. They typically do not work on the majority of leaks. There is also the risk of sealing up parts that do not need to be "sealed". You run the risk of plugging up the orifice tube or a pressure sensor or switch. Did you take it to a shop to have it checked and they told you $900? A small leak like an o-ring should be easily repaired by simply evacuating the system, replacing the o-ring(s), pulling a vacuum on the system, and recharging. The cost for this should be only a couple of hours labor, the refridgerant, A/C oil, o-rings, and maybe some dye. In our shop it would be about $250.00 for most vehicles if it is just the o-rings. The other thing is that alot of shops now check for sealers and R-134/R12 substitutes in a system before working on them. If they detect sealer or a substitute they wil either not work on it or charge alot more. The simple reason for this is that sealers and substitutes can plug up or contaminate a reclaimer (the machine used for A/C servicing) and they are not cheap ($2500 plus for a basic model). Hope this helps!