I thought we hate silicones on gelcoat. From: Gary Russell via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 8:53 PM To: C&C List Cc: Gary Russell Subject: Re: Stus-List Port replacement
3M4200 (and other eurethanes) is not compatible with acrylic windows. Dow Corning 795 cures more slowly than other silicones and allows for trowling out more smoothly. Gary S/V Kaylarah '90 C&C 37+ East Greenwich, RI, USA ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ On Thu, Mar 30, 2017 at 8:48 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Okay, so why did everybody settle on Dow 795 (instead of 3M 4200 or some other sealing adhesive)? From: Fred Hazzard via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 7:30 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Fred Hazzard Subject: Stus-List Port replacement When we get more than 2 days without rain I am going to replace the starboard cabin port. Question. When I replaced the window about 8 years ago I use Sikaflex 295 and their primer. Now I am going to use 3 M tape and Dow 795. I am looking for suggestions on how to remove the Sika products. Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C&C 44 Portland, Or ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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