what to use to glue alum to gelcoat?

[lime4x4]

I'm installing some more underwater lighting. The lites are round and are alum. What can i use to epoxy or glue the alum to the gel coat? I would prefer not to screw them to the transom

 

[Juniinc]

Re: what to use to glue alum to gelcoat?

2 parts epoxy or gorilla

 

[oops!]

Re: what to use to glue alum to gelcoat?

after they are epoxyed into place......use sikka flex around them to stop any possibility of water intrusion

 

[erikgreen]

Re: what to use to glue alum to gelcoat?

Well, first, I'd suggest following the manufacturer's directions... if you pre-drill/fill the screw holes correctly you won't get rot problems. You'll probably have less overall problems too if the lights require a cutout hole.

If they're surface mount, just glue them in place with 3M 5200. If you have a clean surface to start with, not only will they never come off but you can seal behind them too.

If they require a cutout, then follow the install directions... you don't want a hole in your transom plugged by a glued-in light.

Erik