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from Boston, MA on 10/14/2009
I used this product to seal the seam of my shower. I've tried other sealants/cocking specifically made for showers and they didn't work well at all, this product has worked very well. So far, two weeks after cocking, it has held up nicely and still looks good. It took longer than expected to fully dry, and was messy to apply, but well worth it!
from West Tn. on 10/6/2009
Messy, Yes. It works as advertised. Strong & flexible. Use, set tiles in a wood frame, that is exposed to the elements all day long. So far so good. I can't wait to find other uses for this great product.
Jerry
from New York on 10/2/2009
Outstanding bonding and lamination product. Many uses in boatbuilding and repair. I've found that wood laminated with 5200 will fail (the wood fibers will pull apart) before the 5200 bond breaks. Waterproof when applied properly Use for permanent installations that you will never wish to take apart. For repairs that might need disassembly someday use 3M 4200 or Sikaflex.
Clean up with acetone when fresh. Product that squeezes out of a joint can be trimmed away with a razor knife a day or two after application.
We bought this to repair a cracked plastic pond liner. It did not repair the leak which was quite large. I would, however, buy products from this store again!
from Endicott, NY on 7/29/2009
I don't have a boat but, I have a 25 year old
motorhome. Caulking the seams and windows with 5200 has solved all of my leaking problems. It may be overkill but I think it is worth the longer curing times and tendency to be messy. I use the dish soap on a finger method to smooth/ spread it.This stuff is great!
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from Stamford, CT on 5/23/2009
Brings a new meaning to the word "stick". Takes a long time to completely cure (7 days), but is set after a day. Be very careful, it can get everywhere. Comes out like a caulk, and then becomes more fluid, so if you put it on thick, it will drip. But, once this stuff has set, it works awesome! I used it on leaky toerail, great seal, no leaks, and extremely strong.
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from Hohenwald, TN on 5/18/2009
The easiest way to make this product "non-messy" is to have a bottle of dishwashing liquid on hand. After you have the 5200 in place, dip your finger or other tool generously, in the liquid and smooth it out. There will be some residue, but after the 5200 cures, you can wash the soap off. I built a 27" sail boat and the only caulk/sealent I used was 5200. It will last longer than the boat itself.
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from Hickory NC on 5/11/2009
I have never had a product that will fasten two pieces of wood together with a flexable seal like this. You can literly take the screws out after it sets.(don't because I said so) It is not intended to be removable, most wood will splinter before it will come apart. Doens't sand well, so spread it the way you want it.
from Pine, CO on 5/10/2009
I use this instead of the traditional RV seam sealers, but not as a self leveling lapping sealer.
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Expect 2-3 days to become tack free (at 60F). I use it on my boat deck covers and it is absolutly perfect for this application. It would work equally as well in bathroom applications.
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from Wilmington, NC on 12/22/2008
transducers, speedmeters,thru-hulls
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I spent 24 years in an Alalska Salmon Cannery. Never seen 5200 before, but over the years got to rely on this product "everywhere". The only place I found it to "fail" was in higher heat and in multiple "flexing situations"--I tried to glue a continuous rubber-like conveyor belt together. The continuous running of the belt generated too much heat.
One time I was trying to reclaim a good fir 6x6 and trying to remove an 8" long block from the 6x6. I kept hitting it with a 6# sledge, but it would only "bounce". Finding no spikes holding it, I wondered, took out my razor knife and sliced the perimeter. I then lifted the block off with my hand. It was held only by a 1/4" bead of 5200 in terrible conditions for over ten years. Yet, with just the "slice" of that bead it popped off. Like I told everybody there, "if I went into space, two things I would not go without were 5200 and duct tape!! I wish I could find it fresh and affordable here. You wouldn't believe the uses-even glued HDPE (teflon) to wood.
We have a vintage Hottub. There is an octagonal plexiglass "window" for the motor compartment contained 40watt bulb. The window allows subduded light to flood the tub. Your product sealed the plex in place and under 400 gals of H2O at 104 degrees is holding perfectly. Thanks
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The problem of 5200 being "messy" becomes a non-problem if you work carefully and follow the suggestions on the package. Use lots of fresh paper towels (once it has adhesive on it throw it out) and invest in a can of the appropriate 3M solvent. It works like a charm. Yes, it is still a good idea to work carefully. Do not over use and plan on using the solvent to clean up the waste later. Use the solvent to clean up small mistakes and to keep your finishing tools clean.
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from Farmington, MN on 7/9/2008
Applied with a 1/4" bead then spread with a putty knife, this stuff didn't turn out to be nearly as messy as other reviews led me to believe. Maybe it's worse on fiberglass or a protected wood, but I applied to raw pine and it worked like a charm.
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from Browns Point, WA on 6/26/2008
I have used this to secure metal flashing around a rounded deck surface at my home. The deck is very exposed to high wind and wind driven rain and this stuff has held going on 7 years without any sign of failure. It is messy to use but well worth this relatively minor issue.
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Contrary to the views of many, 5200 does not last "forever". When my 1954 Hinckley went through a thorough rebuild in 1981, we were told by the "experts" that it would outlive the boat.
By 2000 the product was breaking down in almost every place it had been applied. It is a great product but does not last "forever". In many cases, bedding compound is a better choice.
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from New London, NH on 2/19/2008
5200 is the industry standard for structural bonding. pretty awesome strength and has good durability. Have to be careful with it though -- It is not something to fool around with.
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from Newport RI on 2/14/2008
I have used 5200 for a number of applications over the years. It is one of the best products that has ever been created. Just remember: once you put it on something, it's never coming off.