Re: [Paddlewise] Marine GOOP

> Any of you chemical engineer/paddlers out there happen to know if Aquaseal
> and Marine GOOP are the same puppy?

        I doubt it... both made by different companies.  GOOP is made by
Eclectic Products, who make a bunch of contact adhesives including E6000
which is a great adhesive.  Goop is very similar to that.
        AquaSeal is a less viscous product that is used for patching
neoprene, things like that. It is a Urethane adhesive made by McNett Corp in
Bellingham WA.  Its curing can be accelerated by Cotol from overnite to 2
hours.  I've used both for differing purposes, and each has its advantages
for what I use it for.

> GOOP is "ideal for
> stopping leaks in waders, wet suits, diving masks, rafts and air
mattresses,"
> and is "both an adhesive and sealant" for stuff including rubber, neoprene
> and plastics.
        It does work well in this fashion, but being a stiffer more viscous
material doesn't always come out superneat.  Aquaseal is better that way.  I
have used GOOP to refasten loose boot soles on neoprene booties, and I have
a plate of Kydex on the bottom of my whitewater canoe which is attached with
the stuff.  Been there well over 18 months and is still solidly adhering.



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