Bedding a fiberglass head enclosure

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drfeno

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Hi,

I'm refitting an older Silverton 31c, and I need to reinstall the head enclosure. when I disassembled it, there was a white compound between the bottom of the fiberglass enclosure and the plywood flooring. It filled up the uneven gaps, and I assume provided some water proofing where the screws that mount the enclosure penetrate the tub. Just curious if anyone knows what is normally used for that application? I could guess, and probably be OK, but there may be an industry standard. Thanks for any info.
 
How easy was the compound to remove? Was it soft and pliable? Or more like an adhesive?
 
It was pretty difficult. It was not pliable, but it was not extremely hard like cured epoxy for example. I could chip off large pieces with a hammer and chisel, but I had to grind it with a flapper wheel to remove it all.
 
Does sound like 5200. Or something like it. You could use that. Or something less permanent. Heck you probably could use Liquid Nails.
 
As long As it was not silicone anything that does not set up hard will befine
 
Thanks all, its time to rebed the enclosure, so I just want to do it right.
 
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