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Old 06-22-2003, 11:51 AM
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Question Re-installing fuel tank, what foam should I use?

Will "great stuff" in a can work or should I use the 2 part stuff?

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Use the 2 part stuff that is LOW expansion, or just pour a little in at a time. For true coast guard aproval you need to use the correct stuff. Good luck.

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ya great stuff Expands TOO much
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Any fiberglass supply house will offer one gallon cans of two part foam available in two pound four pound etc density. Check www.glueproducts.com I am guessing around $50. Like audiofn mentioned, put in a bit at a time. The stuff rises like a cake, sands easily, and can even be fiberglassed over. Great Stuff will melt if you try to fiberglass over it.
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Are you going to coat the tank with something before you foam it in? I am getting ready to put mine in and am going to use Gluvit from West Marine. It is a waterproofing epoxy that remains flexible. After I foam them in I am going to seal the top of the foam. AndyBuzz is right, use the 2 part stuff.

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