Great Stuff as foam

lp142

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Would that Great Stuff foam that they sell at Lowes work for replacing my foam in a project boat?
 

Willyclay

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Re: Great Stuff as foam

No, it is open-cell foam that will absorb water readily. You need closed-cell foam that traps air so it will function as floatation. The right stuff is widely available at marine supply stores and from internet sites.
 

lp142

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Re: Great Stuff as foam

Great stuff is a polyurethane and as such is a closed cell, it is stated on line at their website and on thecan.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Great Stuff as foam

it would get extremely expensive. i've used it to patch.
 

pman7

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Re: Great Stuff as foam

About $5 for less than a cubic foot. Your fingers would get tired after a while too.

And believe me you should take their advice and use gloves when you work with that stuff. I never found a solvent that would remove if from fingers.
Only time.
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Great Stuff as foam

pman, AMEN. times the only thing, and a couple of layers of skin.
 

lp142

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Re: Great Stuff as foam

Oh yea! I agree with all, after pricing it all out for what I need, it would probably cost me a couple of hundred bucks to do what $70.00 can accomplish. Thanks to all I have already ordered through US Composites.
 
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