How soon after applying 3M 5200 can I put the boat in the water? (not fast cure)

[jlgab345]

We just had a swim platform added to our boat and used 3M 5200, was installed on Wed and would love to go boating this weekend, how soon can we put it in the water? This is not the fast cure 5200.

Thanks!

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: How soon after applying 3M 5200 can I put the boat in the water? (not fast cure)

it is moisture cure. assuming your not trying to glob a 2" hole shut, and you just are sealing screw holes. you will be fine.

 

[jestor68]

Re: How soon after applying 3M 5200 can I put the boat in the water? (not fast cure)

Fast curing is 24 hours.

Regular is 7 days, or 7-14 days; depending on what page you're looking at on the 3M web site.

 

[chriscraft254]

Re: How soon after applying 3M 5200 can I put the boat in the water? (not fast cure)

Go boating, your fine.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: How soon after applying 3M 5200 can I put the boat in the water? (not fast cure)

It will feel wet.......but it will be curing. You should be fine.

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: How soon after applying 3M 5200 can I put the boat in the water? (not fast cure)

If in an area where high pressure water is blasting on it no. But on a swim platform go have fun. Today if you want to.