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rb_stretch
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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.
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gordon1277
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Post Options 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
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 11:21am |
I've used Thixofix in the past too.
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Time Lord
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Post Options 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
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 12:06pm |
Hi Rupert
Thanks for the spelling correction! Total brain fade. |
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catmandoo
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 12:12pm |
hurricane 5.9s used thixofix , tornado too
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Woodburner
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Post Options 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
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Post Options 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 |
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rb_stretch
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 1:52pm |
Thanks everyone. Going to give it a go with Thixofix!
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Woodburner
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 18 Jun 15 at 4:11pm |
Noo don't! use something else Thixofix is pants...
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