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Weeping water leak due to corrosion under carpeted bunks!
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<blockquote data-quote="DaleH" data-source="post: 418672" data-attributes="member: 15636"><p>G-Flex flexes ... Gluvit is or becomes brittle ... </p><p></p><p>Technically speaking, the modulus of elasticity of the G-Flex is about 1/3rd that of a standard epoxy, so where other epoxies may lift or fail when subject to bends, vibration, shocks or even expansion/contraction due to thermal changes ... G-Flex was designed to stay adhered. That's why we went with it. I myself have witnessed epoxy 'glue' seams fail years later due to repetitive expansion and contraction cycles. So I hope this works!</p><p></p><p>Cost-wise, if one only used it on structural areas, like rivets or seams, it's not bad, as an 8-ounce kit is $19 to $20. Whereas a quart of Gluvit is $40. If someone wanted to coat an entire hull as a prophylactic (proactive) measure, then Steel-Flex or Coat-It would surely be more economical. </p><p></p><p>Our choice was also more based upon the fact that this was a repair to an area with corrosive porosity. On an otherwise sound hull, I would use another epoxy product, if going for total bottom coverage for example.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DaleH, post: 418672, member: 15636"] G-Flex flexes ... Gluvit is or becomes brittle ... Technically speaking, the modulus of elasticity of the G-Flex is about 1/3rd that of a standard epoxy, so where other epoxies may lift or fail when subject to bends, vibration, shocks or even expansion/contraction due to thermal changes ... G-Flex was designed to stay adhered. That's why we went with it. I myself have witnessed epoxy 'glue' seams fail years later due to repetitive expansion and contraction cycles. So I hope this works! Cost-wise, if one only used it on structural areas, like rivets or seams, it's not bad, as an 8-ounce kit is $19 to $20. Whereas a quart of Gluvit is $40. If someone wanted to coat an entire hull as a prophylactic (proactive) measure, then Steel-Flex or Coat-It would surely be more economical. Our choice was also more based upon the fact that this was a repair to an area with corrosive porosity. On an otherwise sound hull, I would use another epoxy product, if going for total bottom coverage for example. [/QUOTE]
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