3M 5200 sealant

[Frank Acampora]

Hey guys! It was available so I used 3M 5200 marine adhesive/sealant to glue the plastic CHRYSLER letters (chrome plated plastic letters and medallions off junk-yard cars) onto my outboard hood. It still feels a little rubbery after about two weeks. Question--Is this compound strong enough so that the letters are on permanently? In other words, if I were to try to pull them off, would the paint fail first? Question for next time: Is there a better glue for this type application?

The nice thing about this stuff was that I had a good few hours to move the letters around and get them absolutely straight and aligned; it is white so it does not show against the white paint.

 

[Sorrento 25]

Re: 3M 5200 sealant

Very permanent. It will definitely take the paint with it if you take the emblems back off.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: 3M 5200 sealant

can take 2 weeks to full cure.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: 3M 5200 sealant

can take 2 weeks to full cure.

Yep, they say a week, but in two its forever..will get Non tacky in 10 days,..

 

[Frank Acampora]

Re: 3M 5200 sealant

Thanks. That being the case, I'll use it again.

Decal on my atavar is also permanent. Guaranteed for at least 7 years. Not cheap though --although for what I had done 37 bucks each aint too bad either. I had mirror images made for each side.

 

[Scaaty]

Re: 3M 5200 sealant

I had a loose bow hook on my Flatbottom when I picked it up used. REAL low deck (like a foot), and looking up there saw a bunch of "Great Stuff" covering the bolt. Probably to seal it from water intrusion.
What I did was move it around best I could from the outside, shoving 5200 in and around. 10 days later still tacky! Couple weeks, like a rock...
Oh yeah, once opened, use it...starts to cure (although slowly the second air hits it)...put in the fridge in a baggie prolongs it too