Portlight gasket adhesive

[Ron Musk]

I'm in the process of replacing portlight gaskets using 1/2" EPDM cord and would like info from those who have had positive results with an adhesive for this application.A search of the archives only found a mention of "rubber cement".Any comments will be appreciated.

Ron Musk
CD30c R&R



ccerre@massed.net

[Jack Bego]

I'm in the process of replacing portlight gaskets using 1/2" EPDM cord and would like info from those who have had positive results with an adhesive for this application.A search of the archives only found a mention of "rubber cement".Any comments will be appreciated.

Ron Musk
CD30c R&R

I used Marine "GOOP" and it has held up very nicely, even in the 110 degree Texas heat.

Jack Bego
CD28



jebiker@mindspring.com

[Brian]

I used a tube of Bomar adhesive. It was recommended by a local marine supplier and we have had excellent results.

Also wax paper between the gasket and glass works great.

Sounds like you've already got the old material out, but if you haven't a heat gun greatly simplifies the task.



Brian@HarvardThermal.com

[Duncan Maio]

Ron:

Ordinary rubber cement (from the drug store) has worked for two seasons on Remedy; "Goop" would certainly work as well; BTW, here at the shop we have used Goop extensively on a wide variety of materials, and there does not appear to be any difference whatsoever between Household Goop, Plumber's Goop, Carpenter's Goop, Marine Goop, Surgeon's Goop, Accountant's Goop, or any other Goop branding. It all works the same and we haven't found much that it doesn't stick to.

Duncan Maio
s/v Remedy
CD27 #37
Bristol, RI



mail@mysticmarine.net

[Ron Musk]

Ron:

Ordinary rubber cement (from the drug store) has worked for two seasons on Remedy; "Goop" would certainly work as well; BTW, here at the shop we have used Goop extensively on a wide variety of materials, and there does not appear to be any difference whatsoever between Household Goop, Plumber's Goop, Carpenter's Goop, Marine Goop, Surgeon's Goop, Accountant's Goop, or any other Goop branding. It all works the same and we haven't found much that it doesn't stick to.

Duncan Maio
s/v Remedy
CD27 #37
Bristol, RI

Gentlemen;
Thanks for timely response re.gasket adhesive.I spoke to a rep from 3M who recommended their #08001 super weatherstrip adhesive (available at most auto supply outfits) it is waterproof and has a tenacious bond -at least on the small peice I tested.$5.00 a tube,should be more than enough to do all the ports on a CD30.
Ron Musk
s/v R&R
CD30c #42



ccerre@massed.net

[Matt Cawthorne]

Ron,
I have used Pliobond rubber cement. Available at most hardware stores. Holds well, but comes off when you need to replace a gasket. It held for me for 6 years with no problem. I decided to replace the port gaskets when I replaced the hatch seals. The old came off cleanly. It is what I will use in the future.

Matt



mcawthor@bellatlantic.net