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Mexi |
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 1:42 pm |
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Location: Hood River, OR.
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'Nother Skatelite related question.
Trying to find a suitable sealant to plug all the old holes and joins in my used Skatelite.
Can any of you recommend a product for this? I started with some general builders adhesive but it was too rubbery. Plus it contracted when it dried, leaving little craters instead of a smooth surface. |
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skateight |
Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 10:43 pm |
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ORDER OF THE SKULL
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No skatelight experience here, how big are the cracks and holes?
Pics might help. |
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Mexi |
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 12:16 am |
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skateight wrote: No skatelight experience here, how big are the cracks and holes?
Pics might help.
They're just countersunk holes from previous use (approx. 10mm) and small seams between each sheet (approx. 2-4mm). |
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alldayphila |
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:07 am |
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Maybe try epoxy or auto body filler (bondo) for the holes. I would think the seams need to be left unfilled to allow for expansion, but don't know for sure. |
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skateight |
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:59 am |
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Sounds like you don't really need to fill those.
Bondo will crack, and will soak up moisture.
If you must fill, use latex or silicone caulk. |
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Mexi |
Posted: Tue Apr 21, 2015 11:01 am |
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I need to do it to keep moisture from getting to the ply underneath. They're not all full sheets of Skatelite but rather smaller pieces jigsawed together so there are a lot of holes to fill and more seams than you'd normally have.
Thanks for you help fellas. I'll post pics once she's looking presentable. |
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blueballs |
Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 8:19 pm |
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Try fiberglass it's flexible can handle the weather and be sanded smooth, as long as it's just screw heads it should be fine.
I would take all sheets off before you fill the holes.
Good luck and let us know |
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Mexi |
Posted: Thu Aug 27, 2015 1:48 am |
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blueballs wrote: Try fiberglass it's flexible can handle the weather and be sanded smooth, as long as it's just screw heads it should be fine.
I would take all sheets off before you fill the holes.
Good luck and let us know
Thanks mate but the ramp is moving to a friends house this weekend. Landlord sold the house so we have to move.
I'll get him to try it out though. Cheers |
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