Sure thing.
1. I cleaned the inner bead of the tire and the rim using pyroil non-clorinated brake cleaner. I'm guessing that anything like acetone, alcohol or window cleaner would do the same. Something that dries quickly and doesn't leave a residue.
2. I used a sharp piece of aluminum filler rod that I had laying around. A tooth pick will perform the same function.
3. I squeezed out small drop sized blobs and took them onto the end of the tooth pick. Trying to get the smallest drop that didn't over-do the bead section i was working on and large enough to make it worth the scoop.
4. Once enough of it was applied, some squished out of the bead. I took the brake cleaner on a rag and wiped the excess off of the side wall and rim.
5. I let the tires dry with no weight applied to the tires so they wouldn't distort.

My guess would be the 2 year mark if the tube is kept out of the heat.

haha, I hear ya brother.
Oh well, it happens.