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using Gorilla glue to plug deck holes
jorders	#1  Posted on 05/01/09 - 11:36 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 125 Comments: 3 Joined: 07/06/06	which kind of Gorilla glue works best on small screw holes
burtim	#2  Posted on 05/01/09 - 12:05 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 178 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/10/08	I didn't know there were different types. 3M 5200 would be a good choice. Takes a long time to dry though. The fast dry is not as good at performing as an adhesive.
jorders	#3  Posted on 05/01/09 - 12:19 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 125 Comments: 3 Joined: 07/06/06	thanks for the reply. is the 3m 5200 an apoxy? does it dry white? sounds like you have done this before. john. would home depot have the 3m 5200?
NauticalLumber	#4  Posted on 05/01/09 - 12:50 PM
Member Posts: 160 Comments: 1 Joined: 01/09/08	We use West system 6/10 in a tube. Basicly it's a caulk tube with 2 chambers in it. one chamber has 105 resin & the other has 206 fast hardner. The tip of the caulk tube is about 6 inches long & has a mixing chamber, so when it comes out the very tip its mixed together. Pretty cool stuff. Follow up with gel coat patch on the top. Mike Edited by NauticalLumber on 05/01/09 - 1:31 PM
Phil T	#5  Posted on 05/01/09 - 1:32 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6989 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Go with Mike's recommendation. He is a professional. It's a pet peeve of mine to advise owners to try their best to use the correct product type for the task. 3M 5200 is an adhesive and designed to attach something, not fill holes per se. I recall reading that Gorilla glue is good to fill a small void in the foam, but be careful. It expands and it is easy to apply too much. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
mattgeiger	#6  Posted on 05/01/09 - 2:20 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 310 Comments: 2 Joined: 02/22/07	I've done West on one stripped screw hole, and admit I've experimented with Gorilla Glue in another. The stuff worked great. I still drilled a pilot and added sealant when re-installing the screw. Gorilla Glue is seemingly the only thing that will hold the rubber ends on my stainless rod holders too. Cape Dory 28 Hobie 20 Miracle A Class Catamaran
Guts	#7  Posted on 05/01/09 - 2:34 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 612 Comments: 8 Joined: 11/21/08	The Bird way... you know Cheep Cheep Cheep... tub and tile caulking inexpensive and works. My choice is 3M® 5200. but I think Mikes suggestion is a Good one also.
MW	#8  Posted on 05/01/09 - 2:53 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1827 Comments: 10 Joined: 01/08/06	lol, I've used "Tub & Tile" caulking before, it's a "Good" Temporary repair. Matt
Binkie	#9  Posted on 05/01/09 - 4:00 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 2012 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/19/05	Its been my belief that West systems two part in a tube is a epoxy product, and gel coat won`t stick to epoxy. To fill a hole with 5200 would be a cruel joke, as it is an adhesive, not a filler. It will sag in the hole, and make a mess, and is not sandable. Gorilla glue is a good choice, and is activated by water or moist foam in the hull. Just a little dab will do it, and it can be sanded and topped by finishing putty and painted or gelled. Rich
ioptfm	#10  Posted on 05/01/09 - 8:11 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	Remember that the Gorilla Glue really expands...........I mean really expands, so just use a very small amount as Binkie says......... Tom 1979 Sport 15'
burtim	#11  Posted on 05/04/09 - 2:29 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 178 Comments: 0 Joined: 02/10/08	"3M 5200 is an adhesive and designed to attach something, not fill holes per se." According to the manufacturer, 3M 5200 is an adhesive and sealant. The question was what should be used to fill "small holes". I have seen and used 5200 to seal holes in fiberglass that were as large as 1/8" with no problems whatsoever. Dap it into the hole with a small wire or toothpick and smooth it over with your finger. If cosmetics are an issue, it looks like Gorilla will work. I would probably top it with some Spectrum Color patch paste to match the look of the fiberglass.
jorders	#12  Posted on 05/06/09 - 7:30 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 125 Comments: 3 Joined: 07/06/06	i found a product call Aqua Mend. it is an epoxy putty and states that it is for the repair of decks on boats. it can be applied in a wet environment or dry. does anyone have any comment about this product. john.