sealing screw holes

[terry2626]

I am restoring a 1963 razorback ski boat and was wanting to remove the lights and tie down to be able to clean up the paint a little bit and i know someone who will re chrome the light and tie down. The question that i have is. When i go and replace the screws what would be good to use to help seal the holes? I don't really want to use 5200, because i might want to remove the lights and stuff again. any ideas?

 

[imported_Curmudgeon]

Re: sealing screw holes

3M 4200. Good sealer, less of an adhesive.

 

[seven up]

Re: sealing screw holes

Enjoy

 

[Plainsman]

Re: sealing screw holes

I used marine-tex for mine.

 

[Mark42]

Re: sealing screw holes

I have had good results with Boat Life sealant for parts I want to get apart later.

Pretty much all of the suggestions will work for you.

 

[terry2626]

Re: sealing screw holes

Thanks for the help. Mark42 i like the boat in your pic. My looks alot like that.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: sealing screw holes

If you look at 3M's application chart, the 4000 is what is recommended for bonding to metal and fiberglass, the 4200 and 5200 are to bond to plastic and fiberglass but not metal.

 

[Mark42]

Re: sealing screw holes

You're welcome!

 

[Kevin70]

Re: sealing screw holes

Anyone ever tried Permatex gasket dressing for stuff like this?....just an idea.

 

[dmarkvid2]

Re: sealing screw holes


Go with boat life. Very good stuff