Hi all. Seems like there was some discussion a year or so ago about glue sticking to plastic boats. I recently contacted Perception's Technical Assistance and asked them which glue to use (if any at all). They said that any marine contact cement would be fine. That doesn't jive with my memory of the P'Wise discussion. Seems like that discussion was centered around most cements not adhering very well to the boats. Any comments? My specific application is for adding closed cell foam inside the cockpit, and for adding some "D" rings behind the seat to secure "stuff" and "D" rings inside the hatches to secure partial loads. Thanks for the help. Rick - Poquoson, VA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
i put knee and ankle pads in my plastic boat about a year ago and they are still there. i used marine contact cement with great results. i don't know about a load such as 'd' rings. paddle holder and additional deck bungees i put on with good old fashioned stainless steel cap screws. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> My specific application is for adding closed cell foam inside the cockpit, and for adding some "D" rings behind the seat to secure "stuff" and "D" rings inside the hatches to secure partial loads. OK, not a repair - just an adding. My first choice would be Sikaflex 291 (for Distributor try a google-search). But there is a similar one from 3M, forgotten the name. Glue based on Polyurethane which is very flexible. The Sikaflex 291 gots a maritime approvement (or something similar, donīt know the right word for it). But the more important point might be the surface preparation. Clean it as good as possible, even with white gas. Make some little scratches in the PE, so the glue gets more grip. happy gluing Jochen *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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