I'm going to be mounting some linear teak trim along the edge of the cabinhouse of my Dolphin...restoring a bit of original trim that was removed by previous owners long ago.
Simple question - what should I use to bed the teak trim? 4200? Anything better?
Bedding Teak
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Bedding Teak
Erik Evens
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Re: Bedding Teak
Are you bedding it or fastening it with the goop?
TheSealant Comparison Chart is a great place to compare the characteristics of goops to help choose the one that best fits the needs of your job. I never use 4200 or 5200 unless I need serious fastening strength, which is very seldom. What ever you choose, make sure to either prevarnish the back side of the trim (if you are varnishing it) or clean it with acetone immediately prior to installation (if you are leaving it natural or oiling it).
TheSealant Comparison Chart is a great place to compare the characteristics of goops to help choose the one that best fits the needs of your job. I never use 4200 or 5200 unless I need serious fastening strength, which is very seldom. What ever you choose, make sure to either prevarnish the back side of the trim (if you are varnishing it) or clean it with acetone immediately prior to installation (if you are leaving it natural or oiling it).
Dave Finnegan
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Re: Bedding Teak
I'm bedding it. Will be using screws every 12-18" to fasten.
Erik Evens
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Re: Bedding Teak
In the fall of 2003 I replaced the teak eyebrow trim above the ports on the side of the coach roof of my Sabre and bedded them with Dolphinite bedding compound after giving them 3 coats of varnish on the underside. I have been very satisfied using Dolphinite and if I ever have to remove the eyebrows, there will be no problems caused by strong adhesives. Just my 2 cents worth.
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Re: Bedding Teak
That is the exact point of my question and a good choice for bedding only.earlylight wrote: I have been very satisfied using Dolphinite and if I ever have to remove the eyebrows, there will be no problems caused by strong adhesives.
Dave Finnegan
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Re: Bedding Teak
In case you're searching for it online, it's Dolfinite.
/librarian glasses off
Rachel
/librarian glasses off
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Re: Bedding Teak
Sorry for the spelling error. I stand corrected. It did not look correct when I typed it, but my dictionary (the can of Dolfinite) is in my dock box and I am at home.
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Re: Bedding Teak
What better to use on my Dolphin than Dolfinite? :D
Thanks all! Appreciate the guidance.
Thanks all! Appreciate the guidance.
Erik Evens
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Re: Bedding Teak
Great stuff for that use. Morris Yachts still uses Dolfinite for similar applications.earlylight wrote:In the fall of 2003 I replaced the teak eyebrow trim above the ports on the side of the coach roof of my Sabre and bedded them with Dolphinite bedding compound after giving them 3 coats of varnish on the underside. I have been very satisfied using Dolphinite and if I ever have to remove the eyebrows, there will be no problems caused by strong adhesives. Just my 2 cents worth.