Slot Gasket Glue

   Searched the above title in the forum and on Google and the only answers I got were to use contact adhesive. 
What do people recommend as a glue that works (i.e. specific product). Looking at the remains of the glue on my boat it looks a lot like sealant (something like Sikaflex 291), which I know sticks very well and the gasket has stayed on for 8 years, which seems pretty good by the accounts on here.

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rb_stretch Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Aug 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 742	Post Options Post Reply Quote rb_stretch Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Slot Gasket Glue Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 10:23am
	Searched the above title in the forum and on Google and the only answers I got were to use contact adhesive. What do people recommend as a glue that works (i.e. specific product). Looking at the remains of the glue on my boat it looks a lot like sealant (something like Sikaflex 291), which I know sticks very well and the gasket has stayed on for 8 years, which seems pretty good by the accounts on here.

gordon1277 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 665	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon1277 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 11:18am
	Hi Stretch RS do a two part adhesive, or I have used dunlop fixafix before. Geeting the old glue off and then getting a key is esential. Allow more time than you think. Cheers Gordon
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 11:21am
	I've used Thixofix in the past too.
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Time Lord Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 03 Dec 13 Location: Warwickshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 301	Post Options Post Reply Quote Time Lord Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 12:03pm
	There is an excellent document by Mike McNamara which has been recommended a number of times on the Merlin Rocket forum. The link is http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/docs/forumdocs/MikeonGaskets1.PDF He uses double sided tape.
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gordon1277 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 24 Mar 10 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 665	Post Options Post Reply Quote gordon1277 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 12:06pm
	Hi Rupert Thanks for the spelling correction! Total brain fade.
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catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 12:12pm
	hurricane 5.9s used thixofix , tornado too


Woodburner Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 Mar 15 Location: Folkestone Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 332	Post Options Post Reply Quote Woodburner Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 12:44pm
	Double sided tape? That sounds like an idea I'm just doing this, went to the chandlery and got the choice of Thixofix which is a known crap '80's impact adhesive which can be very hit and miss and two tubes side by side that the assistant assured me you just squeeze together on your flushing strip (shows how many he's ever fitted) epoxy adhesive which I have to say i also have my doubts about. Last time i used the 'No nails' waterproof builders stuff, which worked a treat but is horribly grungy to look at and the very devil to remove afterwards, it's taken me literally ages to prepare the surface this go round I want to be sure to get it right. Think I'll read what merlin man has written, find out about the double tape there are some very good 3M adhesives on tape, they get used to fix footpaths on kite & windsurfing boards all the time. I should also as a footnote point out the RS Adhesive is the best I've used to date prior to the no nails experiment, but it comes as part of a kit when you buy flushers for one of their boats, not sure (haven't tried) it can be ordered separately. Edited by Woodburner - 18 Jun 15 at 12:46pm
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AlexM Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 10 Jan 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 857	Post Options Post Reply Quote AlexM Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 1:13pm
	I used the RS stuff (Hypa Bond) and it can be ordered separately (but out of stock currently, as per website) http://www.ldcsailing.com/hypabond-2-pack-adhesive-and-solvent-4.ir?cName=boat-care-boat-repair-all-other-boat-repair-products

rb_stretch Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 23 Aug 10 Online Status: Offline Posts: 742	Post Options Post Reply Quote rb_stretch Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 1:52pm
	Thanks everyone. Going to give it a go with Thixofix!

Woodburner Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 13 Mar 15 Location: Folkestone Kent Online Status: Offline Posts: 332	Post Options Post Reply Quote Woodburner Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 4:11pm
	Noo don't! use something else Thixofix is pants...
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