3m 5200

[PUP300]

I will be sealing a few transducer holes with 5200, nut, bolt and washers through aluminum hull. My question is, once I tighten the coated bolts, nuts and washers, can I take a razor blade to clean up the excess 5200 around the washers or will that ruin the seal? I am hoping I can clean it up a little and the seal behind the washer wil still be in tact.

Thanks for any responses.

 

[fishrdan]

Re: 3m 5200

Clean up the excess 5200 with some paint thinner and paper towels before it cures. I wouldn't worry about ruining the seal, you are just wiping off the excess that squeezed out.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: 3m 5200

Remember to use stainless bots

 

[Friscoboater]

Re: 3m 5200

I use paint thinner to wipe an excess off. Be careful. The stuff gets everywhere and does not like to come off your hands.

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

Re: 3m 5200

wd 40 to clean up 5200

 

[PUP300]

Re: 3m 5200

Thanks for the replies, appreciate it.

 

[thompy]

Re: 3m 5200

when i worked for yarcraft, i would wipe excess away right away with a rag then acetone