question on using Gluvit on an aluminum boat seams

[seanymph85]

I have a 1985 Sea Nymph 14R Big Water and will be using Gluvit on the inside seams in the bow of my boat soon. I need to know if it is okay to do the reseal in 2-3 stages. For example sealing a small area in the lowest (bottom) end of the bow, then turning boat on one side and sealing seam on one side of center of bow and after that has set or cured turn boat over onto the other side and then seal that area.


I ask if this type of procedure is okay as I would think the Gluvit would seep into certain areas better when the boat is either in the normal upright position on the trailer and or off the trailer and on each side. Even if it is thick enough to stay where it is put there is not much room in the inside of the bow area to try to press or work it into the seams. So I thought it might work into various areas of the bow seams better when the boat is in several different positions appropriate to the area being sealed.

Any input on this would be appreciated!

 

[seanymph85]

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Here are a couple of pix that may help illustrate my question.

 

[Fleetwin]

Gluv It will run into seams if applied in warmer temperatures. I would avoid applying more than one coat if possible.

Positioning the boat to obtain maximum penetration into seams is a good idea.

Those seam areas need to be as clean as possible.

 

[seanymph85]

Yes, I planned on cleaning the area to be sealed better. The recessed area where the bow seams is cleaned out as well as possible but the surface where the seam rivets are needs cleaned off better. Having some problems getting the black sealer whatever it was, possibly spray on sealant off of some of the rivets.

How long can I let the sealer set prior to turning boat to do other seam? I don't want the Gluvit to run back out of the seam when I turn the boat to the other side or run out of the recess shown in the one picture at the bottom of the bow of the boat.

Your input is appreciated on this as someone quick fixed it before with what was likely spray on and silicone sealants and I just want to be sure it is sealed as well as possible in the bow seam areas in particular.

 

[Fleetwin]

24 Hours should be adequate. A small wire wheel on a drill or Dremel tool works well for cleaning and giving the surface a scuffing for the sealer to "bite".

 

[Fleetwin]

24 hours should be adequate. A small wire wheel works well for cleaning and scuffing.

 

[seanymph85]

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Here are a few pix of the area as it is presently. I used a wire wheel on a drill to remove more sealant/paint residue around the rivets.The somewhat darkened area near the sides of some of the rivets is simply a bit of gray paint residue. it appears to be an epoxy type of paint. I am in hopes this will be adequate for cleaning as it would be painstaking to hand scrape any remaining paint residue from the edges of the rivets. I do have a dremel type tool with mini wire wheel attachments ordered that I can try using prior to sealing to see if I can get any more of the paint off around the rivet heads..

Also I contacted Rustoleum and they suggested Zinnser Power stripper to remove paint, expoies and sealant that mau have been on the boat previously. After the stripper a stripper wash Zinsser makes. Not certain how safe it is on aluminum but I had told them my need was for removing spray on sealant from aluminum.