Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1   Report Post  
posted to rec.boats.cruising
Evan Gatehouse
 
Posts: n/a
Default 5200 - How strong on fiberglass

Roger Long wrote:
Well, I'm looking for some personal experience but thanks anyway.

The thing I have consistently heard about 5200 is that you shouldn't
use it on anything you hope to get apart again later.


I used Sikaflex 241 (a close relative of 5200 with similar strength)
to bond some plywood to the hull. The plywood was a T joint into the
side of bare fiberglass hull. Just an edge glued fillet of the
Sikaflex on either side of the joint.

When I tried to later remove the stuff it just laughed at me. I had
to cut the plywood into 4" wide strips AND use a crowbar with feet
well braced to get the bond to break for each individual strip of
plywood.

5200 has a well deserved reputation for not letting go. Yes, it has a
low hardness but for your application it won't matter.

Evan Gatehouse

Reply
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
rec.boats.paddle sea kayaking FAQ [email protected] General 0 March 20th 06 05:33 AM
Epoxy or Polyester for Fixing Rotten Core on Deck? [email protected] Boat Building 16 January 8th 06 01:18 AM
So where is...................... *JimH* General 186 November 28th 05 02:29 PM
rec.boats.paddle sea kayaking FAQ [email protected] General 0 November 18th 05 05:36 AM
Fiberglass loss of strength Mic Cruising 1 October 15th 05 08:03 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 11:06 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2025, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2025 BoatBanter.com.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about Boats"

 

Copyright © 2017