Correctly tighten rivets, Apply Gluv It with??

[Old Ticker]

I've been reading about methods of tightening rivets for a while and 2 posts said to hit the rivet from the outside, does it matter? We have the 72 16' aluminum Starcraft that has another thread going on about patching a hole in keel cap. Need exact info on correctly tightening rivets, and what to use to apply Gluv It? A paintbrush? a foam roller? Thanks

 

[Davinciman]

Re: Correctly tighten rivets, Apply Gluv It with??

One guy on inside, one guy on outside.
One guy holds the "dolly" whilst other guy hits rivet with hammer on outside.
It's called peening. ie: ball peen hammer.
I like being on business end (hammer).
Gluvit, what's gluvit?
Peening all rivets= no leaks!

Just kiddin, gluvit is good insurance for aluminum. Peening is never 100% deal.

Cheers

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Correctly tighten rivets, Apply Gluv It with??

Mix the gluvit very thoughly and use a small paint brush like a 1" or smaller. The dollar store is a great place for disposable brushes and disposable gloves...... I use bothe when I use epoxy or poyester resins.