3M Marine Adhesive Sealant 5200 - Permanent Bonding and Sealing for Boats and Marine Applications - Black - 3 Ounces

It only takes about 24 hours to skin over and up to 7 days to cure a 1/4" bead, so it should only be used when the item will not be disturbed while it cures. This prevents it from hardening in the tube, and I can usually keep a tube on board for small sealing jobs throughout the summer. (A Fast Cure 5200 is available. ) 2. Once cured, it becomes extremely powerful. They claim that it is for long-term use. It is possible to cut it to remove an item, but the residue is nearly impossible to get rid of. Because it's messy and not as viscous as other sealants, it's important to use caution when applying it. Make sure it doesn't drip anywhere you don't want it to. When you're done dispensing, place the caulking gun on cardboard to relieve the pressure.

Asa Nixon

| Jan 07, 2021

They didn't come with the tip you see in the picture. I can't help but think they're breaking open a case and selling them one at a time. For the record, one of the big box hardware stores sells these as "ship to store" items. It even has the tip in it. The tip that I show in the photo is what you get if you buy it somewhere else (for a few bucks more).

Renata Collier

| Oct 02, 2021

Permanent sealer that works great! br>I use this on my boat to permanently attach accessories, even below the water line, but I can't stress enough how important it is to do so. This is a PERMANENT sealer! You will destroy your fiberglass hull if you attempt to remove anything attached or sealed with 3M 5200. br>I would HIGHLY recommend using 3M 4200 sealer if you plan on removing or sealing whatever you're attaching or sealing!.

Stanley Pierce

| Nov 06, 2021

It strewn itself around in all directions. I took a dive and put a BLOB of this on a disposable trowel, spreading it out like a 3-year-old frosting a cake. (The pool was 9 years old at the time, and this was its final stand. )br>4 YEARS! NOT - in the future A - DROP! br>This stuff is good for you when you're in the water! It's a one-of-a-kind experience! We used it on our boats because that is what it was designed for, but what about the POOL? It saved us tens of thousands of dollars! br>Warning: This page contains sensitive information. Because it hardens after being opened, don't expect to get more than two uses out of the tube. I used it without the nozzle for the first time. I speared the hardened end for the second time and got some practice. I had to pierce the tube's side and scoop out what I could by the third time. But it's worth it even if you only get one use out of it.

Vanessa Jenkins

| Nov 24, 2021

I've been looking for the Universal Adhesive (as well as the Universal Solvent) for nearly 80 years. This stuff is the closest thing I've found so far to a Universal Adhesive. It may appear to be expensive, but it serves its purpose. What job? Almost anything is possible. I'd just finished repairing a hoe whose metal hoe part had broken free from its wooden handle. It was a cinch to use. Anything that needs to be sealed, repaired, or fixed. A cow ripped a large piece of canvas from my hands: It worked like a charm when I used a strip of canvas to seal the three-foot tear. It worked for me to submerge a leaky PVC pipe. Oh, and whether it's white or clear, it doesn't matter to me. br>br>However, I did have to learn that it takes three people to complete a project. Setting up took 4 days. br>br>Excellent information. br>br>.

Legacy MIAH

| Nov 08, 2021

Everything from patching my boat to roof repairs has been done with this. This is, without a doubt, the best product available. This product stands out from the competition due to its UV resistance. Have you ever seen a calking job done with regular caulk that had been exposed to the sun for a few years? The caulk has started to peel and is no longer sealing the area. This stuff lasts a long time, so if you're on the fence, give it a shot. It's well worth the money to avoid having to redo the work every few years. I've been using this stuff for years and will continue to buy it for all of my caulking needs (even if it's overkill; I just want it done right the first time).

Helen Chaney

| Feb 12, 2021

It's incredible. My aluminum fishing boat had not been used in quite some time, and a test revealed drips all over the place. I used painters tape to keep the edges clean and pretty while applying this stuff to all of the seams. I was exhausted from everything I was doing, which included the entire boat. It took 7 days for it to stop being tacky, but once it was in the water, it was perfect. THERE WERE NO LEAKS AT ALL. It's amazing stuff, and it looks fantastic. It can get a little messy, which is why you'll want to use painters tape. It will look great if you peel the tape after you've sealed it in with a gloved finger. You can use it for an extended period of time.

Issac Davidson

| May 16, 2021

This is what you'll need if you want to PERMANENTLY secure something to your boat. Use it only for things you want to get rid of later.

Aliana Vargas

| Mar 20, 2021