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bay door sealant/seperation

Yahoo Message Number: 55900
On our '06 Allure the bay door over the batteries/inverter is starting to seperate on the forward edge. It is still secure and there appeared to be some sort of sealant or glue that held the top panel to the lower one (there are rivets on top). Of all of our bay doors it is the only one displaying this problem.
Any suggestions as to best method to fix to prevent damage in the future? I was thinking of cleaning it out as best as possible without forcing it and then injecting some 3M 5200?

Thanks in advance!

Re: bay door sealant/seperation

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 55903
I would do the same think. 5200 is great stuff and I use it where sealing and attaching is needed. Just make sure you never want to take things apart as it is very near impossible to do.

Don

'02 Intrigue #11427
'02 Intrigue #11427

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Yahoo Message Number: 55921
Just a thought on the 3M 5200, which I agree is excellent stuff. I would suggest considering 3M 4200 because 5200 is extremely difficult to remove should you ever need to seperate the surfaces in the future for some reason.
Be sure to choose the "Fast Cure" version of these products or instead of curing in hours, it will take days (up to 7 depending on temperature and humidity).

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Yahoo Message Number: 55989
Is 4200 strong enough to to hold but removes if needed. I went to a boat dealer for 5200 and the salesman recommended the 4200 instead. He was in the RV business before switching to boats. Whould like to know what you think.

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Yahoo Message Number: 55993
Either the 4200 or the 5200 will be fine. The 5200 has been used to hold a 9,000 pound keel on a sailboat. The 4200 is a little weaker but not much. 3M does make some agent that softens up either one so it is not entirely impossible to remove them. I would use the fast cure and some clamps to hold things together while the adhesive sets up. I would go with whichever one is the cheapest.

Don

'02 Intrigue #11427
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Yahoo Message Number: 56030
Don, I use 5200 3M to put on bottom and side planks on old Chris Crafts and let me tell you it want get hard but stays a little plyable. It really sets up with moisture. In fact you can use it as a patch in the bottom of a boat it one appears. Plus if you get it on you its hard to get off so don't wear your favorite shirt as IT will get everywhere. Haven't heard or used 4200