Hey guys, I applied 3M 5200 4 days ago to seal up a few bolts on an aluminum hull. The stuff is still wet and gooey. Did I get a bad tube or this the norm?
Yup it takes a LOOONG time but as everyone has stated It likes H[SUP]2[/SUP]0 so you really don't have to wait for it to cure. Use a razor blade and Acetone to clean it up and go Fishing!!!:joyous:
If you are worried about putting the boat in the water you are fine with 5200. I used it once when i drilled thru the floor while out for the weekend. Stayed there for the 3 years i owned that boat . If you want to clean up, acetone.
I have applied 5200 under the water line while in the water on a few occasions. great stuff, however is a moisture cure product. I prefer the fast cure because it doesnt ooze out as bad.
I've used it as a fast fix under the waterline while on the water as well. I'll get around to a more permanent fix some day but that was 5 or 6 years ago and it's still water tight.
Look at your tube of 5200...sounds like you used the SLOW cure, which takes at least 7 days. I used it to seal the seams and screw holes on my boat. Wait a few days and you will be good to go.
Thanks for all the replies guys. I ended up going with the faster cure. The 5200 just wasn't setting up the way it said it would on the directions. It said 48 hours for tackiness to be gone, and 7 days full cure. After 7 days it was still just a gooey mess.
