4200

tsubaki · #1 06-12-2007, 07:18 PM

Need some input on useing this instead of Marine Tex in some locations. It's evervthing 5200 fast cure is except it's sandable and they do suggest useing the whole tube once opened.

shicks007 · #2 06-12-2007, 07:56 PM

Tsu,

Are you talking about using this as a putty? Iv'e always used it as an adhesive.

tsubaki · #3 06-12-2007, 08:02 PM

Yes. My thought if it is sandable it must be as good as Marine Tex for a filler or the like.

THEFERMANATOR · #4 06-12-2007, 08:03 PM

4200 is an adhesive sealant for above the waterline as I recall. If your trying to fill in some voids, this isn't the stuff.

tsubaki · #5 06-12-2007, 08:05 PM

Therm, it is good above and below the waterline but I'm primarily planing to use to fill holes from the cleats and bow rail supports that I have removed instead of mixing Marine Tex.
In my mind if it comes out the tube ready to use, does the same as 5200, is sandable and dries in 24hrs, it should work a lot easier.

THEFERMANATOR · #6 06-12-2007, 08:09 PM

It is a silicone though, and silicone will always be a pliable type of material like rubber. If your trying to fill voids, this isn't the stuff. You need some sort of marine-tex, formula 27, or even a good polyester filler will work. Or you can always break out the glass and resin ;D.

tsubaki · #7 06-12-2007, 08:12 PM

Ok, I had no idea it was a silicone. Thought I found a short cut. Thanks, Benny

tsubaki · #8 06-12-2007, 08:21 PM

Here's the reverse of the pack, for future reference.

macojoe · #9 06-13-2007, 01:53 AM

I have used it for fill and it is ok for a while but you will have to do it again! It will also turn yellow after a while.

Use marine tex for small voids, cause it is $$ For a big hole use some formula 27 and top off with marine tex.

For small screw hole's I use Golf Tees diped in some resin or 5200 and then hammer into the holes. when dry top off with a little marine tex and you good for ever!

spareparts · #10 06-13-2007, 10:06 AM

do the same as you would 5200, first take a small dab on your finger and spread it in your hair( its going to get there sooner or later) them put some on the back side of your arm where you can't see it till you lean up against something.