attaching aluminum to hull?

(bonty88) · (bonty88) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 04-26-2008, 2:27 PM

I have some aluminum logos that I want to attach to the hull. However, they are larger and heavier than I thought they would be. Anyone know of a good adhesive or have any other good ideas on how to attach them. I can just see them falling off and sinking to the bottom of the lake.

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 04-26-2008, 2:35 PM

I think the tricky part will be findings an adhesive that will hold up, but also that you will be able to remove the aluminum when you are ready to sale the boat or change the look. What size/weight are you talking about and where are they going to be attached? Above or below the rubrail? If they aren't too large, I think that this might work above the rubrail http://www.tcpglobal.com/AutoBodyDepot/ItemDetail.aspx?ItemNo=MMM+8061

(tdiggity) · (tdiggity) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 04-26-2008, 3:25 PM

3m 5200 have acetone handy only stuff thatll remove it, run a good bead and give it 24 hours to cure, if it comes off its taking fiberglass with it

(tdiggity) · (tdiggity) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 04-26-2008, 3:26 PM

or you could pop rivet it thru the hull... alot harder and more work than using the 5200

(rallyart) · (rallyart) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 04-26-2008, 5:04 PM

Look for a film adhesive. Autobody shops should have some. The manufacturers use it to attach parts on their cars regularly. Sorry, I don't know a brand name or part number.

(bonty88) · (bonty88) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 04-27-2008, 6:14 AM

Great! 3M 5200 looks like exactly what I am looking for. thanks

(srh00z) · (srh00z) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 04-27-2008, 6:38 AM

Post up the finished product, you have me interested in what you are going to attach.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 04-27-2008, 6:44 AM

I would probably go with the super heavy duty double-sided tape used to attach auto trim.

(kko13) · (kko13) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 04-27-2008, 7:43 PM

5200 is your stuff!! dont get it on you it dont come off easy.

(towboat_222) · (towboat_222) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 04-28-2008, 9:37 AM

They make a realese agent for 5200 now. If your going to use 5200 make sure to get it straight cause its on there.

(trace) · (trace) **Join Date: Feb 2002** 04-28-2008, 12:18 PM

5200 is great adhesive caulk, but it is still caulk. Seems like you would have to tape anything heavy in place until it dries, to prevent it from sliding down.

(tdiggity) · (tdiggity) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 04-28-2008, 4:51 PM

ive stuck a 5lb piece of wood over a gaping hole on the transom of a sinking boat and it stuck and sealed even below the waterline, that ••••••• amazing, like kevin and ken said though dont get it on ya cuz youll be wearing it off and put a guide line so you get it straight the first time.

(bonty88) · (bonty88) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 04-28-2008, 6:36 PM

Thanks for all the great advice. I'll get the 5200 next week. Then it will be up to me to make sure I don't screw it up. I will definitley make some kind of guide to get them even on each side and straight.

(tdiggity) · (tdiggity) **Join Date: Dec 2006** 04-29-2008, 5:03 PM

hey ken got any info on the release agent for 5200?

(towboat_222) · (towboat_222) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 04-30-2008, 11:21 AM

3m makes it but I cant remember the number works decent but not the best.