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billytime1 04-05-2014 07:52 AM

3M silicone ?
 
Has anyone used a silicon called 5200. Its made by 3M. I have used it in other applications and have found it to be very good. Was considering using it on the build of my rv6. It is marine grade silicon. Mold resistant in very sticky but it stays playable.. Its good stuff

ChiefPilot 04-05-2014 08:10 AM

What are you thinking about using it for?

I'd not use it for fuel tanks or anything where heat might be a factor, but for sealing where there is no pressure, structure, or heat concerns it might be ok.

Do be aware that silicon can make painting problematic if the silicon winds up on an area to be painted later. It's not the end of the world, but you'll save yourself some headaches if you avoid it.

-Brad

billytime1 04-05-2014 08:14 AM

5200 by 3M
 
No paint, no fuel exposure. Just in where the control surfaces require that application of silicone.

Larco 04-05-2014 08:33 AM

A friend used it on his Glastar as recommended for attaching some Fiberglass to metal fairings. I've used it on some RVs. It seems to allow removal of things easier because it doesn't get rock hard
painting over it doesn't seem like problem either.
It doesn't store well though once it's opened.
Larry

g zero 04-05-2014 11:46 AM

5200
 
I don't believe 5200 is silicone based , good stuff for certain applications .

catmandu 04-05-2014 12:08 PM

There was just a thread that mentioned using it, post #15 and #18.

flyingriki 04-05-2014 01:24 PM

Urethane Prepolymer not silicone.
Great boat stuff, very hard to remove stuff....

Michael Henning 04-06-2014 01:40 PM

I used it to attach my canopy(recommended by Todds Canopies)... it does not break. It is a permanent adhesive, not silicone.

schaplerrh 04-08-2014 04:14 AM

3M 5200
 
5200 is a polymer adhesive most commonly used in marine applications like bonding the boat deck to the hull. It's great stuff if used correctly.

gblanck 04-08-2014 12:52 PM

3m 5200
 
I used 3M 5200 s as a cosmetic edge seal/fill between my canopy and skirt. I used SikaFlex to attach the canopy to the frame, and skirt to the canopy, but ran out when it was time to do clean up the outside joint. I would have stuck with the Sikaflex, but the 5200 is cheaper and available locally (West Marine stocks it). It went on easily, looks good, and is holding up so far (only 20 hours on the airplane though!).

Michael Henning 01-09-2017 06:04 PM

195 knots, 165 hours and that 3M 5200 is still holding. Great stuff!!!! You can't pull this stuff apart on a 2" joint. Super strong, cheap, easy, paintable, and no cracks.


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