5200 solvent: was Re: Bedding cleats

Andrew Sallee (ajsallee@engin.umich.edu)
Wed, 5 May 1999 07:06:42 -0400


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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This month's BoatUS magazine details a solvent which is now available which
takes off 5200.

Andy Sallee
Beatrix, P19-854

-----Original Message-----
>> I would think hard before using 5200; the blasted stuff gives a far
>> more permanent bond than you probably want. If the cleat _ever_ needed
>> replacing again, you (or a later owner) would get plenty of cursing
>> practice. I use silicon sealant, but there are other choices. Consult
>> a West or BOAT/US catalog.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bill Combs
>> WWP 19 #439 (Aug 1987)
>> "Ursa Minor"
>> Fort Walton Beach FL
>> ttursine@gnt.net