Glueing to aluminum

[Fred Rickson]

I know it sounds silly, but I would appreciate suggestions for glueing carpet to an aluminum Gregor boat. I just traded in my Zodiac (oh so quiet) for a tin boat, and need to "soundproof" a portion of the transom where I pull my back anchor. My first thought is Barge Cement, which I have used forever, but maybe someone has a better solution. I'll use a piece of typical, heavy weight outdoor carpet onto the flat transom.

Thank you for the time.

 

[Grub54891]

I suppose gluing would work,scuff the aluminum,glue it down. I think I would bolt it down with stainless bolts,fender washers if its just a small piece. just use sealer like lifeseal or fast cure 3m 4000.

 

[Frank Acampora]

High quality, brand name contact cement.

 

[MTboatguy]

Many years ago, I was successful using a DuPont spray on glue, you spray on the floor then on the carpet and let them dry, it held up for a few years, but no matter what you do, it will eventually become loose when dealing with aluminum. Another glue I have run into, is a red glue that is designed for putting corners on drywall, a friend of mine used it in his boat and it has held up pretty good for the last 5 years, but it is starting to come loose in some areas.

 

[Watermann]

It all depends on what type of carpet you're going to use. Is it the rubber backed marine grade or regular cheap outdoor carpet?

 

[Texasmark]

What's wrong with just plain ole inexpensive, easy to find, works wonders RTV in a tube? If you are worried about corrosion under it, buff it good with an electric wire brush, a little brake parts cleaner in aerosol to clean up the metallic smudges and add a coat of Alodine.....auto paint stores carry it. The alodine is an acid that installs a thin layer of oxide on the alum preventing rust and roughing up the surface and makes an excellent surface for RTV adhesion.