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Silicone bead suitable for aluminum?
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<blockquote data-quote="Tinny Fleet" data-source="post: 444114" data-attributes="member: 22140"><p>Is anyone aware of an aluminum friendly silicone (or other such substance) that I can use to smooth over the edge of some aluminum patches I have installed on a boat seat?</p><p></p><p>The PO of this boat cut a bunch of crazy holes in the seats, and I have patched them by cutting sheet aluminum to fit then riveting the pieces in place. The problem is I am left with sharp edges on the patches which could potentially cut a hand (such as of a grandchild) or a loose line (less important), etc. I'd like to make the surfaces smooth and safe as possible.</p><p></p><p>I think just running a bead along the edge of the patch will do, then just paint to match. </p><p></p><p>The problem I have is identifying which product to use that won't cause a chemical reaction in the aluminum and leave me worse off than before I did the patches. </p><p></p><p>Any suggestions?</p><p></p><p>Thanks!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tinny Fleet, post: 444114, member: 22140"] Is anyone aware of an aluminum friendly silicone (or other such substance) that I can use to smooth over the edge of some aluminum patches I have installed on a boat seat? The PO of this boat cut a bunch of crazy holes in the seats, and I have patched them by cutting sheet aluminum to fit then riveting the pieces in place. The problem is I am left with sharp edges on the patches which could potentially cut a hand (such as of a grandchild) or a loose line (less important), etc. I'd like to make the surfaces smooth and safe as possible. I think just running a bead along the edge of the patch will do, then just paint to match. The problem I have is identifying which product to use that won't cause a chemical reaction in the aluminum and leave me worse off than before I did the patches. Any suggestions? Thanks! [/QUOTE]
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