I would like to know what everyone thinks is the easiest bedding material to remove. By this I mean removing the fittings, not the betting material. I have be using 4200. I do not have any experience with other bedding compounds. Thanks Dale
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SilkoFlex and 5200
I think the easiest to remove is gonna be plain Silicone.I can personally attest to the fact that niether 3M 5200 or SilkoFlex are easy to remove...but if you use either you'll likely not be needing to remove the hardware anytime in the near future.So,use Silicone (Home Depot has 3M Door and Window 100% Silicone that works well) on Ports (windows) and other items you may need to remove and SilkoFlex on everything else.Remember,the idea behind bedding these things is to keep the water out of the deck (and its coreing material) first..aned keep water out of the interior second.Water on the insde of the boat is annoying..water in the core does damage..expensive to fix damage.Seal as best you can. Good Luck>>>David
I think the easiest to remove is gonna be plain Silicone.I can personally attest to the fact that niether 3M 5200 or SilkoFlex are easy to remove...but if you use either you'll likely not be needing to remove the hardware anytime in the near future.So,use Silicone (Home Depot has 3M Door and Window 100% Silicone that works well) on Ports (windows) and other items you may need to remove and SilkoFlex on everything else.Remember,the idea behind bedding these things is to keep the water out of the deck (and its coreing material) first..aned keep water out of the interior second.Water on the insde of the boat is annoying..water in the core does damage..expensive to fix damage.Seal as best you can. Good Luck>>>David
LancerDude ,I think that you have NEVER tried
to remove Silicone caulk including all of the residue from any surface. If you had you would not make such a statement. Silicone residue can only be completely removed by grinding. Silicone is the bane of the automobile painting industry, House painters can not make new caulk of any type stick to surfaces take once held silicone caulk. I would throw over board any silicone caulk and the swab that brought it aboard.
to remove Silicone caulk including all of the residue from any surface. If you had you would not make such a statement. Silicone residue can only be completely removed by grinding. Silicone is the bane of the automobile painting industry, House painters can not make new caulk of any type stick to surfaces take once held silicone caulk. I would throw over board any silicone caulk and the swab that brought it aboard.
I totally agree, however I am stumped with
Plastic and PVC ports. I have tried many things. The problem is that many products attack the plastics. I bought new Beckson ports this year and they recomend silicone Dow 745 ( I think that is it) That is what I am going to try this time. I hate silicone but I hope this works. r.w.landau
Plastic and PVC ports. I have tried many things. The problem is that many products attack the plastics. I bought new Beckson ports this year and they recomend silicone Dow 745 ( I think that is it) That is what I am going to try this time. I hate silicone but I hope this works. r.w.landau
Silicone...
I understand totally about your feelings towards Silicone..but, if you have PLASTIC ports on your boat you sure DO NOT want to put them in with SiloFlex or 5200...unless you never want to get them out again.I have Beckson ports..made of Plastic..and have had good results with sealing them with Silicone..after running a wire brush in a dremel tool over the mounting area.If I had Stainless/Bronze or some-such metal ports,I'd gladly use something like the SilkoFlex....I HATE REBEDDING PORTS AND DECK HARDWARE.So,trust me,I work very hard to do the job right the first time.Going back to this guys question,which was;"whats an EASILY removed bedding substance"...IN MY EXPERIENCE it is Silicone coming off much easier than 5200.Note that I did recomend he not use that for deck hardware UNLESS it was something he'd feel the need to remove on a regular basis..which I dont know what that'd be.But,as with most all else..we all have our opinionns..go with whatever works best for you. Fair Winds Brother>>>David
I understand totally about your feelings towards Silicone..but, if you have PLASTIC ports on your boat you sure DO NOT want to put them in with SiloFlex or 5200...unless you never want to get them out again.I have Beckson ports..made of Plastic..and have had good results with sealing them with Silicone..after running a wire brush in a dremel tool over the mounting area.If I had Stainless/Bronze or some-such metal ports,I'd gladly use something like the SilkoFlex....I HATE REBEDDING PORTS AND DECK HARDWARE.So,trust me,I work very hard to do the job right the first time.Going back to this guys question,which was;"whats an EASILY removed bedding substance"...IN MY EXPERIENCE it is Silicone coming off much easier than 5200.Note that I did recomend he not use that for deck hardware UNLESS it was something he'd feel the need to remove on a regular basis..which I dont know what that'd be.But,as with most all else..we all have our opinionns..go with whatever works best for you. Fair Winds Brother>>>David
Thanks
Thanks everyone for all of your info. As always there are some real helpfull tips. Thanks again Dale
Thanks everyone for all of your info. As always there are some real helpfull tips. Thanks again Dale
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