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Old 10-08-2008
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First I need to correct what I said, I said it was not very flexible when I meant to say it is very flexible


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Originally Posted by Maine Sail View Post
Please lets not confuse Thiokol based Polysulfides with Polyurethanes!!!
I made no such error


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First polysulfides are not generally considered in the "adhesive sealant" category
Generally ?? maybe, but not 100% true, what I was referring to was a polysulfide adhesive/sealant that is very flexible and dose have a bonding strength of 1000psi ( yes, over kill, but none the less ) and it is safe to use with most plastics, ( Synthetic glass & PVC don't fall into the compatible materials) but is compatible with most all other Plastics found on a boat ( ABS,Epoxy, Nylon, etc: )


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and secondly there is no commercially available polysulfide product that comes even close to 1000 PSI.
yes there is and yes it is commercially available,




You know the original author of this topic said nothing about bedding plastic, that is, like I said, his boat was built by Revell and his Chain plates and stanchions are made of Lexan,Plexi or PVC, So the 'suggestion' of BoatLife Lifecaulk was a good suggestion, as were all the others.

Bottom line is know your material and know your product

Oh and your list of caulking products is short by several thousand adhesive/sealant products
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