Re-Bedding my hatch

BoaterDan278 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2015 3:28 pm

I am looking into re-bedding my hatch in my 1994 278 Vista. Have some water stain on the headliner around the bezel. If I need to re-bed it, what sealant should I use? Thinking 3m 4200, but it seems like that product never allow me to remove it again without destroying the hatch frame.

ric · **Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2015 3:31 pm

4200 is the right stuff for that job. 5200 is the stuff that requires the Hulk to remove.

boater50 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2015 3:33 pm

I did my hatch last year and used 3M UV4000....says it can be removed; "mechanically" if needed...I guess that means with a putty knife?? Haven't had to remove it yet, but...no more leaky hatch frame!!

Steve

Thalasso · **Joined:** Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:45 pm **Posts:** 333

Need to remove 5200 or any sealant?

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firecadet613 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 23, 2015 9:17 pm

I used Boat Life LifeCalk when I did this on my 268.

BoaterDan278 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:23 am

Thank you all for the input. How difficult was it to remove the frame? firecadet613, why did you select lifecaulk? Thanks in advance, Dan

firecadet613 · **Posted:** Sat Apr 25, 2015 10:35 am

Very good marine caulk. The hatch doesn't need adhesive, just a sealant.

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Re-Bedding my hatch

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