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Bluechrisp

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Black compound for joints and gaps
« on: July 21, 2011, 10:18:02 pm »
Hello,

Can anyone offer any advice on a black substance to fill in gaps/joints on rubber fenders and bumpers? I only need a small amount!

Many thanks  :-)

CP
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triumphjon

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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2011, 10:35:16 pm »
contact unbuiltnautilus , the shop he works for sells rubberised cyno for glueing rubber , it happens to be black too !
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Bluechrisp

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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2011, 10:56:20 pm »
Quote from: triumphjon on July 21, 2011, 10:35:16 pm
contact unbuiltnautilus , the shop he works for sells rubberised cyno for glueing rubber , it happens to be black too !
Hi

Thanks for that I drop him aline or two.

CP
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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2011, 01:56:04 am »
Might want to take a look at sikaflex. That comes in black, sticks just about anything, and remains flexible.
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triumphjon

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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2011, 07:15:42 am »
i had thought of sikaflex , but only comes in the tubes and is a bit expensive if you only need a small amount !
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captain ron

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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2011, 12:12:20 am »
What about black gutter silicone comes in a standard cartridge for the frame gun.
Have seen it for about £2 in some of the DIY shops.
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Bluechrisp

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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2011, 12:49:32 pm »
Hi all,

Looks like there are two on the list, looking on boat with a few gaps over a 3-5 of milimetres, which one would be the best to use?


Cheers
CP   :-))
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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2011, 02:52:15 am »
Hi CP, have you thought of some of the compounds we use in the automotive trade for gasket sealing. Some of the new ones really stick & never go hard, they stay flexible throughout their life.I can name one we use here ( not sure if it is available in U/K.) It is called "The Right Stuff " & is made by a company called Permatex. This compound is not cheap but it is a perfect sealer. I must add that I have not tried it in a boat but I have a feeling it would work well. Mick B. = PS it is also black.
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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2011, 08:16:00 am »
Quote from: captain ron on July 23, 2011, 12:12:20 am
What about black gutter silicone comes in a standard cartridge for the frame gun.
Have seen it for about £2 in some of the DIY shops.

I use the above.
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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2011, 10:59:14 am »
Our Rubber Toughened Cyano glues are pre-loaded with fine rubber particles. this makes the glue a bit more shock proof than usual. It is not flexible once it goes off, but will bond rubber etc. However, it is more suitable for bonding rubbers rather than filling them, does make a good filler on styrene superstructures however! I would agree with the suggestion regarding Sikaflex, the only problem being its short shelf life once it is opened.
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Bluechrisp

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Re: Black compound for joints and gaps
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2011, 10:07:17 pm »
Hi all,

Looks like some good ideas, I have some silicone sealant, that should do the job, I be looking to use some of the other ideas on the Tug such as the bow fender, when I get the time for that.

Thank you all for your help.  :-))

CP
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