FYI, the butyl under my deck fills that I just removed was thin, hard as a rock, and embedded into the non-skid. I tried removing with acetone, but progress was very slow. I then used a pick to scrape the butyl out of the non-skid nooks and crannies, which worked but is tedious. I finished with a little acetone and one of those small wire brushes that look like a big toothbrush. Good as new.
From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> On Behalf Of Dave Godwin via CnC-List Sent: Friday, May 22, 2020 9:23 AM To: C&C List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dave Godwin <dave.god...@me.com>; bwhitmore <bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Re: Stus-List Butyl tape This is for Bailey White’s question about removing excess butyl under the hardware. I use this Smart Caulk tool found on Amazon <https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Silicone-Caulking-corners-joints/dp/B003N3KQ6E> (of course…). Use the black handle caulk remove by slipping the hooked end into the caulk and working it around. Here’s the best part. As you start removing the butyl, let it form a ball and use that ball to “dab” the little bits and pieces that may remain. Those will adhere to the ball and you will not see any evidence of caulk. And I second Bruce Whitmore’s suggestion. I only use Bed-It Butyl Tape which I source from this guy (who keeps changing the name of his site…), “How To Marine.” Link <https://marinehowto.com> . Read his butyl tape posts and you’ll be convinced. Regards, Dave Godwin 1982 C&C 37 - Ronin Reedville - Chesapeake Bay Ronin’s Overdue Refit <http://roninrebuild.blogspot.com/> On May 22, 2020, at 8:02 AM, bwhitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I will back what Dave Goodwin and others have said, and make two more observations. 1) Go with Bed-It Buytl Tape, as it seems to have the same properties as the original C&C material, and I find it goes on much quicker than stuff in a tube. Not only that, it doesn't dry out, so that roll will last you a long time unless you have major projects ahead of you. I am 100% sold on butyl. Bruce Whitmore 1994 C&C 37/40+ Sent from Samsung tablet.
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