Inverseyourself Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I would like to put some transparent "ISC Racertape" (used by bikers and car owners to prevent scratches) under the area under my foredeck bungees where I push my spare paddle shafts under. Have accumulated quite the surface abrasion there. I could put some extra layer of coating there but I'm too lazy for that and don't trust myself to do a good job.Does anyone have positive or negative EXPERIENCE with this? Does this or similar transparent adhesive tapes come off in marine environment? Can they be easily removed if they become too scratched up? Any positive experience with any particular brand?Unrelated to above: My compass deck plate has a (aft starboard ) screw loose. This allows the plate to come off a 12th of an inch or so, which allows sea water to enter under it and cause god knows what damage there in the future. Any solutions? Locktite? Anything more sophisticated?Would appreciate input greatly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcycleman Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Could you remove the compass plate and epoxy the hole, then let it harden and re drill it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 It's great seeing you posting about getting your boat ready for PADDLING!We all look forward to seeing you on the water again.....abraded deck and loose screws be damned!pru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Allen Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I've had the 3m clear protective tape on my deck since I got my boat in 2011. No problems staying stuck. Removing it might be another matter, but I haven't tried. As for the compass screw, maybe try some epoxy putty from the hatch side to seal things up.BestPhil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne S. Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Believe it or not I've had great luck with clear weather seal tape found @ home depot and others. I believe the brand is Frost King, or something to that effect. I tried it about a year ago as an experiment and to my surprise it has held up great, salt water and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Thank you all for your input. And thanks, Pru! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I have had this on my boat since 2009: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00029XD7G It stays on really well, I can't say if it's something that removes when you want it to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverseyourself Posted November 1, 2015 Author Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks, Jason. Did you apply the Bodyguard tape wet or dry? Are you using it in the area I intend to use it in?Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Andy:Regarding the loose screw, I have used 3M 4200 or 5200 fast cure to seal/glue those pesky little devils ( I dab a little on the screw and file the hole before installing) so water does not intrude into the laminate along with a small blob of putty epoxy underneath to assure no water in the hatch and no sharp points to tear up stuff. I also trim the screws to a shorter length and pre-drill. I suspect all this is totally OCD compared to practicality, but fun to mess with boats and it has worked over time for me. No problem loosening if needed either if it moves off the lubber line.Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Thanks, Jason. Did you apply the Bodyguard tape wet or dry? Are you using it in the area I intend to use it in?AndyI think that I used the windex trick to put it on. I know that I used the windex trick when I put the clear protector on my truck under where the roof racks attach to the truck.http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Automotive/Aftermarket/Our-Brands/Scotchgard-Pro-Series/I have paddle britches in the front: http://northwater.com/collections/paddle-leashes/products/paddlebritchesand then the bodyguard is under the paddle blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 The 3M xlear stuff comes of with a little heat from a hair dryer or heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Snyder Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've been planning on ordering this gasket and fastener kit to replace the screws holding my compass. I don't like the idea of seawater trapped under it. http://topkayaker.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10_35&products_id=1309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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