Anyone use MetlWeld on aluminum leak?

[tazawada]

I've been reading the forums listing JB Weld and 3M 5200 for repairs.<br /><br />My 92 Tracker has 6-8 rivets that leak, as well as a 1 inch seam (all in the front of the boat). Welding was too risky due to fire. <br /><br />I talked to someone at a boat hobbyist shop and they recommended using SystemThree's MetlWeld. Is anyone familiar with it? <br /><br />Thanks.

 

[rwcreigh1]

Re: Anyone use MetlWeld on aluminum leak?

no but i have the same prob. so i will keep an eye on this...

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: Anyone use MetlWeld on aluminum leak?

ive used sheets of fresh aluminum and 5200 applied between the old boat and the new sheet, and then rivet the crap outa it!<br /><br />worked for me and only cost 5 buck$

 

[pondjumper]

Re: Anyone use MetlWeld on aluminum leak?

cabela's makes an aluminum repair kit. it cost's about six bucks, and works great. go to www.cabelas.com. the part# is sr-01-0655. the actual cost is $6.99 (with out shipping charges)this is a little kit of i believe of 2-4 sticks that are melted into your hole or what ever by a standard propane tourch. i suggest that you drill out your loose/leaking rivets and use this product. i have a 1965 aluminum v-hull. i used this product and is has worked great. it comes with instructions on how to use it, and how to prep your work area for it.

 

[Captn Dave]

Re: Anyone use MetlWeld on aluminum leak?

I'd give 3M 5200 a go. <br />I had an oil cooler on my outboard that froze one winter and split a seam. I was ready to buy a replacement when the light clicked on in the old noggin. <br />I spread some 5200 along the seam and that did the trick. <br />If you want to do a really good job, dill out the old rivets and install the new rivets wet with 5200.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Anyone use MetlWeld on aluminum leak?

wouldn't Marine-Tex be preferable to 5200 in this application?<br /><br />husker, I'm not familiar with that product you mentioned, but this stuff is great. I haven't tried it on aluminum but I tend to believe their claims.