tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post3352968357759412895..comments2024-03-24T03:23:46.858-06:00Comments on This Rat Sailed: Bedding HardwareMike Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-44630894751215325102014-02-02T07:56:27.189-07:002014-02-02T07:56:27.189-07:00In the heavy rains we've been getting I notice...In the heavy rains we've been getting I noticed some water over on the galley side window...so I guess I'll be tackling that project at some point as well. You'll have to let me know how it goes.<br /><br />-MikeMike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-38328938635818444592014-02-01T19:27:02.371-07:002014-02-01T19:27:02.371-07:00Many of the Leopard owners who have rebedded their...Many of the Leopard owners who have rebedded their salon windows have used 795 and speak highly of its use. I intend to go that route when I tackle mine this spring. A job, BTW, I am not looking forward to at all. Had Leopard used a better product, most owners would not be facing this task.Davehttp://svfifthquarter.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-3957767028412448002014-02-01T07:06:12.518-07:002014-02-01T07:06:12.518-07:00Hey Raz,
Yeah, I've probably read the same st...Hey Raz,<br /><br />Yeah, I've probably read the same stuff you have regarding butyl tape. As Dave mentioned above, 5200 was never really an option as it is far too permanent for things like deck hardware that you might want/need to remove again some day.<br /><br />-MikeMike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-67448116085893799632014-01-31T21:26:10.360-07:002014-01-31T21:26:10.360-07:00Yay for Butyl tape. I was going to say to use this...Yay for Butyl tape. I was going to say to use this stuff. I've read very compelling narratives on using it over 5200. Can't wait to hear about how your experience turns out.Raznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-16584946149646906802014-01-31T19:38:36.269-07:002014-01-31T19:38:36.269-07:00Hey Dave,
Good point. I'd heard that 5200 is...Hey Dave,<br /><br />Good point. I'd heard that 5200 is quite permanent...in a destroying gel coat and fiberglass sort of way. The butyl tape seems like a good choice for most things above the waterline that don't need to be "glued to" the surface or come in contact regularly with solvents. The railing that I rebed, a couple hatches that might need to be rebed, and a couple stantion bases all seemed like good candidates for the butyl tape. No idea how you would rebed a through-hull...but fortunately those aren't currently on my list of immediate repairs.<br /><br />I've also heard that Dow Corning 795 is good sealant for certain applications (reading the specs it sounded like it might be a good candidate for doing large windows).<br /><br />Lots of choices for glues and sealants in the world...but it seems that only a few are really suited for marine use. Still learning which ones to go with in most cases. ;-)<br /><br />-MikeMike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-89090628900041344942014-01-31T19:01:19.590-07:002014-01-31T19:01:19.590-07:00Be aware that 5200 will often destroy what it is y...Be aware that 5200 will often destroy what it is you used to stick it to if you need to take it apart again. It is very tenacious and should be used for 'permanent' bonds. 4200 is generally a preferred choice over 5200 cuz you can get it off and things apart. Use turpentine to clean up.<br />Butyl tape is pretty good stuff in the right place.Davehttp://svfifthquarter.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com