Wetting out horizontal holes

[George Da Porge]

So, we are replacing the rubber in our rub rail. Before inserting the new rubber I am going to remove the track and inspect all of the screw and bolt holes. If I need to repair any of those I would plan to drill out and fill with thickened epoxy. However, if the standard practice is to wet out the holes first w/unthickened epoxy, how does one keep the unthickened epoxy in the horizontal hole for a few minutes? And then what's the easiest way to get it out?

 

[Charlie Jones s/v Tehani]

I've always used a bent over pipe cleaner. Bend it in half, twist the ends so it'll stay together, and use that to wet out the hole.

 

[George Da Porge]

That's a great idea, TSBB 2! Thanks!

 

[jibes138]

An artists paintbrush should work well also.