Stephen Gornick
25.04.2021 5:18:34
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See full version: 3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 Fast Cure, PN06535, 1 oz Tube, White
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Enter the 5200. Not only did it stick the PVC fabric to the wood but it held like iron, and I have enjoyed many many hours in a boat that was destined for the nearest dumpster box. more
I used it to seal the strut and tracking fin to my ski boat. I haven't taken the boat into the water yet but as far as I can tell the sealant cured great and is gonna work fine. The thing that worried me, is that the package states it must be used within 24 hrs of breaking the metal seal. I haven't tried to use any of it beyond 24 hrs so even though I capped the tube and put it in a ziplock bag I don't know if the resf if the tube cured and is no longer usable. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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"When using 3MTM Marine Adhesive/Sealant Fast Cure 5200 with metals it may be necessary to prime
the surface to achieve adequate adhesion and durability of the bond. Scotch-WeldTM Structural Adhesive
Primer EC-1945 B/A may be used for priming of most metals."
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If you're looking for something a little less permanent for top side work (above the waterline), take a look at 3M 4200 which is still quite permanent and polyurethane based or 3M 3200 which is silicone based and non-bonding. This is IMPORANT. Many people use 5200 when 4200 or 3200 would be more than enough. Remember, 5200 is about as permanent as it gets, it's bonding properties are among the strongest imaginable, and it's very messy to work with. For crucial thru-hull or structural bonding, it can't be beat. However, to seal the screw holes for the light switch on the console will be alright with 3200. You'll save yourself a lot of headache when the switch goes out the next time.
3M provides a great table for selecting between the 3 options, [1] and we are maintaining our own version on Boatpedia called the 3M Marine Sealant Selection Guide. However, at a quick glance main qualities of 5200 are listed below. here
These are just a few of the common uses of 5200, however, it is used in just about every way imaginable when it comes to sealing or bonding:
3M 5200 is a crucial member of any boater's lineup. 5200 is an adhesive and sealant that is very nearly permanent, flexible, durable, and water tight. It is typically used for thru-hull applications such as sealing around a thru-hull fitting, sealing a hole left by a screw, or as a seal and adhesive for a transom motor bracket.
I think the application dictates the product you select. I see many DIYers
gluing down stuff [3M5200] that will need periodic removal for repair or replacement. Not recommended. here
No, none of them will be as good as the 3m products. You don't want to risk water leaking into the wood of your transom or into your boat/bilge.
I couldn't tell you what walmart has but 5200 or 4200 is fine. 5200 just cures faster.
Don't be afraid of price. Spend $10 at walmart for silicone, or pick up a tube of 4200/5200 on ebay for $14 all day long more
Here's a thread I just saw on the subject of fitting the correct material to the job at hand - here