Gluvit vs. 5200

[Floyd M]

I am replacing some below water line rivets with stainless bolts. Which would do the best job at priming the bolt against leaks? I have used Gluvit on rivets but never on ss bolts. Will it adhere as well on the ss?

Thanks, Floyd

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

Either one will work fine....... use what you have on hand.

 

[Floyd M]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

Thanks. Now if it will just stop raining.

Floyd

 

[Yacht Dr.]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

Hello Floyd..

erm..are you in salt ? .. If so then I suggest Alum fasteners..

YD.

 

[Floyd M]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

It is primarily going to be in fresh water with a trip or two a year in the bay. It will be trailered. I do have an aircraft rivet gun and I have replaced about 250 rivets with the original solid rivets already. What I am attaching now is the knee brace. I can use the solid rivets like were originally there or I can go with ss bolts. Which do you think makes the most sense given the little time in the salt? I didn't ever want to go under the deck again and thought the bolts may be the most reliable.

Thanks, Floyd

 

[lakelover]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

Maybe a little late but I would say 5200 over Gluvit. Gluvit is real expensive comparatively and with 5200 you can reclose the tube & work at a more leisurely pace if you have lots to do.

 

[Floyd M]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

I actually have both and I only mix small portions of the Gluvit at a time. The issue is more whether or not to use solid aluminum rivets, which I have, or ss bolts, which I have and based on which I use would the Gluvit or the 5200 be the most effective. It is starting to sound like all options are OK.

Floyd

 

[lakelover]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

Personally, I would use the 5200, just easier to use IMO. No mixing, thicker, does not get brittle.

 

[Floyd M]

Re: Gluvit vs. 5200

Thanks lakelover. It also seems like whatever I get the 5200 on, it is never coming off of. (hands, clothes, table, etc.)