Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

[acarter92]

Well, I just bought an 89 "Blue Fin" 17' sportsman fish n' ski alluminum. I'm getting ready to replace the carpet on the gunwales and front deck. It's about 6"-8" wide and goes all the way around, covers both consoles, and a small deck on the front. I'm looking at the cabelas "Deluxe" Marine carpet for the job. The problem I'm having is what glue I should get, the stuff that cabelas sells has horrible reviews. I'm going to be glueing the carpet directly to bare alluminum, what glue should I use? Any specific brands? This is quite a job, remove all the trim work, lights, hardware, windshield, and dash boards. So I don't want to have to do it twice, at least not any time soon.

Thanks in advance,
Austin

 

[Fireman431]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

Try this:

http://www.pontoonstuff.com/marine-boat-carpet-glue.aspx

Follow the instructions closely. Aluminum will need to be sanded to remove residue and oxidation and then wiped with a solvent prior to the application. Most are 2 part applications. Spray to the boat and the back of carpet & wait till tacky, then apply.

 

[5150abf]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

I used outdoor carpet glue I got at Lowes and it worked pretty good, I didn't try it on aluminum, only wood but it seemed really tacky and should work.

The stuff Fireman put should be alot bettet though so I think I would go with that.

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

I have used weldwood contact cement for many years in my boats with no problems. Manufacturers I worked for also use contact cement.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

Weldwood contact cement, the kind that comes in the can.

One coat on the aluminum and 2 coats on the carpet.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

I never understood having carpet on the gunwales.

 

[acarter92]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

Great, is this the stuff?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_41163-68-00...&currentURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=wellwood&facetInfo=


Thanks,
Austin

 

[tincanman]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

I never understood having carpet on the gunwales.

agreed 100%. Can't wait until this winter to get mine removed.

 

[jigngrub]

Re: Replacing carpet on alluminum gunwales?

Great, is this the stuff?

http://www.lowes.com/pd_41163-68-00...d&pl=1?tURL=/pl__0__s?Ntt=wellwood&facetInfo=


Thanks,
Austin

That's the stuff!