Gluvit barrier coat seals and protects hulls and decks. Provides superior
protection for fiberglass, wood, aluminum, and steel. Seals leaky seams and
rivets in aluminum hulls, and leaks around fiberglass cabins or decks. Hard
protective coating flexes with hull movements to bridge and seal hairline
cracks.
Gluvit fills minor cracks and pinholes. Its long working time allows
penetration into cracks to seal and strengthen. Acts as a barrier coat to
minimize water absorption and galvanic corrosion. Deteriorated wood can be
renewed with a few strokes to penetrate and strengthen stringers, decking and
molding.
On wooden hulls, Gluvit seals and protects planks and sheeting against water
absorption and damage from marine parasites. On aluminum hulls, Gluvit seals
seams and rivets and acts as a barrier coat to minimize galvanic corrosion. On
jet skis, rowboats and canoes, Gluvit provides abrasion resistance to protect
hull sides and bottoms from damage by grounding on beaches or rocks.
For maximum ultraviolet protection, Gluvit must be painted after cure. Before
over coating, lightly sand this waterproof epoxy sealer to ensure adhesion. Any
pigmented epoxy, urethane, latex or alkyd base paint can be used to overcoat
Gluvit.
Available in 2 lb and 8 lb kits. Expect a 2 lb unit of Gluvit to cover 25-35
square feet, when applied at 6-8 mils. An 8 lb unit covers 100-130 square feet
at the same thickness.
Deteriorated wood can be renewed with a few strokes of Gluvit. It penetrates
and strengthens stringers, decking and molding. Gluvit’s excellent impact and
abrasion resistant barrier coat minimizes fiberglass blistering and corrosion.
Seals leaky aluminum seams, rivets, and leaks around cabins or decks.
Repairing Leaky Aluminum Hulls:
Leaky seams in aluminum hulls can be difficult to seal. Gluvit is an excellent
leak sealer and barrier coat for all types of surfaces. This waterproof epoxy
flexes with hull or deck movements to resist the cracking or “checking”
associated with typical epoxy systems.
Remove all contaminants from repair area with solvent or a strong detergent
cleaner. Sand the area with 80-100 grit sandpaper to provide a profile for
adhesion, then wipe with clean dry rags. Apply a coat of Gluvit with brush or
roller at 6-8 mils (100-125 sq ft per 8-lb unit) and lightly tip with a foam
brush to smooth surface if desired.
The finely ground fillers in Gluvit offer superior abrasion resistance. For
exceptional corrosion resistance, especially in salt water, Gluvit can be
applied to rivets or an entire hull. This epoxy has a “work window” of about 60
minutes at 72°F to provide adequate time to complete big jobs.
Renewing Soft or Rotted Wood:
Dry rot is a common problem on boats with wood cabins. Gluvit can help to
restore damaged wood and seal it against further deterioration. Gluvit has a
long “open time” that allows it to penetrate deep into porous or rotted wood.
Drill small holes in the damaged area and fill with Gluvit. It will be absorbed
by the wood and its hard protective coating will seal against further attack by
vermin or weathering.
Gluvit’s protective waterproof coating strengthens stringers, decking and
molding, and it flexes with hull movements to maintain effective bridging.
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