JB Weld Marine Weld?

[jughead]

Hello all, just curious if anyone has used JB Weld Marine weld to patch a small hole on an aluminum boat. Advice, experiences, good or bad would be appreciated.

 

Thanks all

[fishermccann]

Yes I have used it but not on a boat. Garden furniture, white metal, put it on 4-5 years ago and still holding strong. PS. wear gloves when you mix the putty together , it was almost impossible to get off my fingers afterwards.

[moparhawk]

Damaged some rivets on a stump. After realizing my boat was leaking I ran JB Weld over the rivets. Actually a couple times. Sanded the paint off for adheasion and everything. It didn't work worth a crap really. I would try another approach.

[4x4bassin]

I have used it several times in the past and it works for me , as a matter of fact it is still holding strong on my tinny after 10 years.

What I do is make sure area is clean and dry and put boat in the sun to heat up the aluminum , this makes the weld flow nice . Make sure you

let it dry/cure for a good 24 hours before using.

Good luck !