Interlux seam

[floatingkiwi]

I found a tin of Interlux underwater seam compound. What is the consistency of this stuff supposed to be like?

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

I found a tin of Interlux underwater seam compound. What is the consistency of this stuff supposed to be like?

Like fresh plumbers putty - a little hard before you work it, but not crumbly. It should soften up and become sticky as you work it. ( Just like plumbers putty get the hint ;) )

[Lew Barrett]

If it is old, some of the oils may have leached out. If it is cold, it is harder to work, although I suspect that's not your problem in New Zealand. In either event though, if you are finding it a bit stiff (and I frequently do) a bit of linseed oil mixed in with a stiff spatula or putty knife can make it go easier. It shouldn't be a struggle to pay the seams, in any case.

[Paul Maselli]

Like fresh plumbers putty - a little hard before you work it, but not crumbly. It should soften up and become sticky as you work it. ( Just like plumbers putty get the hint ;) )



Joe,

Would you be recommending P.P. for seam compound? I know the stuff I've removed from sink drains after 15 years is still plyable and sticky. Does this stuff hold paint? There are certainly cost incentives to consider...

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Joe,

Would you be recommending P.P. for seam compound? I know the stuff I've removed from sink drains after 15 years is still plyable and sticky. Does this stuff hold paint? There are certainly cost incentives to consider...

I actually mix paint into it ;)

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[floatingkiwi]

[quote=If it is cold, it is harder to work, although I suspect that's not your problem in New Zealand.
I am in Nth California down theroad fromyou mate.
Aaah, according to everybodys input, I do declare the stuff I have is good. Uniform throughout and not quite sticky although I wouldn't like to smear a gob of it in my hair.
The small tin I have should do the folkboat. The one outermost seam surrounding the planks from stem to stern.

[Paul Maselli]

I actually mix paint into it ;)

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Joe,

The application you appear to be showing is below the w/l. Do you use this concoction above the w/l for topside seams that are payed and sanded flush. I have a 34 ft Alden Sloop the "Elliot White" which has quite a few linear feet of plank seams to pay.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Joe,

The application you appear to be showing is below the w/l. Do you use this concoction above the w/l for topside seams that are payed and sanded flush. I have a 34 ft Alden Sloop the "Elliot White" which has quite a few linear feet of plank seams to pay.

Yup, Tidbit is carvel planked cedar on oak occasionally there is a little seasonal drying and cracking. I mix the Petit off white with plumbers putty and smear it into the seams. The only difference is I wipe off the excess with a turp soaked rag in a circular motion leaving just the seam filled. then paint as uaual.