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Using West Systems G-Flex 650 ‘flexible epoxy’ on leaks
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<blockquote data-quote="Johnny" data-source="post: 415380" data-attributes="member: 13599"><p>Dale, I have not used Gluvit in a very, very long time</p><p>and even then, it was on a wooden boat . . . . </p><p>so I don't recall the flex properties of it.</p><p>I have recently acquired an old Lone Star that has</p><p>some really bad seams that are filled with all kinds of junk</p><p>that has to be removed first........</p><p>Then, I would like to caulk the open wounds with</p><p>something flexible prior to replacing the rivets.</p><p></p><p>So, with the G-Flex in mind, would you fill the seams first </p><p>then replace the rivets ? or, vice-a-versa ?</p><p>My thought was to mix some white/black 5200 to make some</p><p>gray sealer and go that route, but, am always open to new products.</p><p>The G-Flex seems like it will flow into the seams better than smooshing</p><p>the 5200 in with the fingers.</p><p>The inside of the boat will eventually be painted the original factory color.</p><p>Won't be starting that project until the middle of July at my new house.</p><p></p><p>and yes, those are sheet metal screws from the inside of the hull </p><p>to hold the seam closed - - - - -</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Johnny, post: 415380, member: 13599"] Dale, I have not used Gluvit in a very, very long time and even then, it was on a wooden boat . . . . so I don't recall the flex properties of it. I have recently acquired an old Lone Star that has some really bad seams that are filled with all kinds of junk that has to be removed first........ Then, I would like to caulk the open wounds with something flexible prior to replacing the rivets. So, with the G-Flex in mind, would you fill the seams first then replace the rivets ? or, vice-a-versa ? My thought was to mix some white/black 5200 to make some gray sealer and go that route, but, am always open to new products. The G-Flex seems like it will flow into the seams better than smooshing the 5200 in with the fingers. The inside of the boat will eventually be painted the original factory color. Won't be starting that project until the middle of July at my new house. and yes, those are sheet metal screws from the inside of the hull to hold the seam closed - - - - - [/QUOTE]
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