I get it locally from a distributor in Grand Rapids but you can order it directly from the company or through Lowes ... about $5 -$7 a tube is the norm ....lots less than 3M
________________________________ From: John Downing <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 7:52:46 AM Subject: Re: [IC27A] (no subject) John -- Where can a sailor buy some? I presume a caulk tube? Thanks. John On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 2:25 AM, John Presler <[email protected]> wrote: > > >Above the waterline try Sonneborn NP-1. (Polysulfide/ Urethane) I use this >product on commercial window installations. >It stays pliable, is toolable with a little dawn dish soap and water or non >ammonia window cleaner and most importantly it DOES NOT LEAK! >I have not tried it below the waterline so I cant recommend or discourage its >use there. The manufacturer will have to advise you there. > >John Presler Hull # 93 "Keewadinoquay" > > > ________________________________ From: John Downing <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 11:10:37 AM >Subject: Re: [IC27A] (no subject) > > >I would never, ever use silicon to bed hardware. There is a condition known >as >"silicon contamination" that occurs when it is applied - nothing else will >stick >without grinding it ALL away. There are several marine-grade products out >there >for ~$18 a tube that are designed for just this application. That said, I use >non-marine grade caulks and adhesives above the waterline, cuz I'm a >cheapskate. And maybe a fool in the end.... > >John > > >On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 10:42 AM, <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> >>Hello all, I have removed the teak hand rails to refinish then. When re >>installing, I was going to use clear silicone to re bed them. What is >>the best >>technique to use? I could apply the silicone and replace the rail when the >>silicone is still wet or is it best to let a ring of silicone dry on the hull >>around the screw hole and then place the rail after it completely dry. Any >>suggestions would be appreciated. >> >>Ted Pinelli >> >> > > > >
