Derrekfishman
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Vermonster
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Add some 3M 5200 and they should be fine.
DaveInGA
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Use closed end rivets. They'll seal.
Linky:
https://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets-en/blind-rivets-en/closed-end-blind-rivets.html
Linky:
https://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets-en/blind-rivets-en/closed-end-blind-rivets.html
jigngrub
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Yeah, closed end blind (pop) rivets are waterproof and much stronger than the open end rivets (pop).
Putting goo on the end of a open end rivetwon't last for long.
Putting goo on the end of a open end rivetwon't last for long.
fool4fish1226
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jigngrub said:
+1 use closed end rivets thats what try are designed for and if you want you could put a lillte 5200 on the rivet before installing it.
Vermonster
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Should have been clearer there... Put the goo on the rivet while installing them for a better seal. Don't just put goo on top of it after rivet is installed. And if it's below the water line - definitely use the closed-end rivets as suggested above.
