I was about to head out to buy some silicone to seal the brackets on the back of the boat. I've read to get non-acidic silicone. Why is that? I was thinking of using Amazing Goop, since I have it. It's does have a quite a smell.
I was about to head out to buy some silicone to seal the brackets on the back of the boat. I've read to get non-acidic silicone. Why is that? I was thinking of using Amazing Goop, since I have it. It's does have a quite a smell.
Revolt 30, Octura M545, Spectrum DX3S tx, ORX rx, Shaft from Kinetic...not on the water yet.
Uhm, why not use plumbers putty. It doesn't dry out and isn't permanent. I always stay away from silicone, especially if it ever needs paint. Fisheye galore
All my holes do not have any slop in them. I just make sure to seal them after drilling with thinned epoxy and have never worried about sealing them
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I've used them all. Silicon, Goop, 3m 5200. I think even bathroom caulk. They all work fine. I bed down the hardware for waterproofing and to help hold it in place if the mounting screws loosen a little.
Mike Chirillo
www.capitolrcmodelboats.com
I use Shoe Goo. I've been told that silicon sealant makes repainting very difficult.
Chief
3m 5200. Is made for sealing below waterline and is a polyurethane base so it will paint up. It is not cheap though.
I've always used 100% silicon as a seal on hardware. Spread a little on and whipe any excess off after installation. But as mentioned above almost all will work. 3m also makes a rubber tape very similar to plumbers putty, it holds together a bit and is tough to get screws through but ,makes a very good seal around threads if mounting holes are sloppy.
I use 3M Marine Silicon. Just a very thin bead around the mounting hole on the hardware. Never had it squeeze out. Not worried about re-painting since the proper prep work will take care of any residual silicon.
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