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As part of the work scheduled this spring, I will be changing our a couple of thru hull fittings for my cockpit drains. I will bed the new thru hulls with 4200. The problem is that winter is a little reluctant to leave us and the temps are still quite cold. [links]
As part of the work scheduled this spring, I will be changing our a couple of thru hull fittings for my cockpit drains. I will bed the new thru hulls with 4200. The problem is that winter is a little reluctant to leave us and the temps are still quite cold.
I remember reading that 4200 could be used down to about 40F but can't find the reference anymore. What about the following scenario where the 4200 woudl be applied around 45F but nighttime temps drop to 25F. Will this just cause a slower cure or will this adversely affect the 4200 in some other way?
From the 3M website:
"3M™ Marine Adhesive/Sealants 5200, FC5200 and FC4200 should not be applied when temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. The product will not cure. The optimum curing environment is 75 degrees Fahrenheit and 50% humidity."
I know I could just wait but a lot of my to do list is weather dependent and a head start would be nice.
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Sealant, Hybrid Sealant Base, Color White, Sealant Container Sausage Pack, Size 600 mL, Begins to Harden 30 min, Full Cure 1 day, Performance Temp. Range -40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F, Specific Gravity 1.3 to 1.5, Flash Point Not Specified, VOC 16 g/L, For Use With Hand or Pressure Caulk
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Marine Adhesive Sealant, For Use On Fiberglass, Metal, Plastic, Wood, Polyurethane Sealant Base, Color White, Sealant Container Cartridge, Size 10.0 oz, Begins to Harden Greater Than 48 hr, Full Cure 7 day, Performance Temp. Range -40 Degrees to 190 Degrees F, Application Temp. Range 40 Degrees to 100 Degrees F, Specific Gravity 1.36, Flash Point Not Specified, VOC 40 g/L, For Use With Manual Applicator
3M 5200 is a slow cure. Up to a week dry time. Or the fast cure 4200 (I think this is the #). When they dry it is a flexable neoprene. I use the 5200 to build wood boats and it is the best there is. I have used it to fix waders for hunting and is way better than any shoe goo. Can usually find it in small tubes at Walmart in the boating section in sporting goods.
Try the glue used to put Formica counter tops on. You apply a coat to each surface and wait until it starts to get tacky and then put them together. Word of warning; Get it where you want it the first time because there ain't going to be a second shot at it. There are different makers of the stuff but they all seem to work well. You can pick it up at any hardware store for a reasonable price. [links]
Gorilla works better for rigid materials.
Re: Glue or epoxy for Neoprene?
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