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Topic: Foam Density Question
Posted By: dip
Subject: Foam Density Question
Date Posted: March-15-2021 at 5:08pm
I am going to repair some wet foam. What density is better to use? It is available in 2lb or 6lb from Jamestown Distributors.

Thanks



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Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-15-2021 at 5:27pm
The 2lb. is what was used. The primary purpose is flotation and the reason for the lighter foam. 

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Posted By: dip
Date Posted: March-15-2021 at 5:52pm
Thanks Pete.


Posted By: 67 ski nat
Date Posted: March-15-2021 at 6:00pm
Read instructions of your 2lb closed cell
The foam I used was also dependent on temperature. Warmer is best(80) little more expansion for more flotation
Cold weather (50) probably tighter less floatation

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Posted By: ArtCozier
Date Posted: March-18-2021 at 12:32pm
Originally posted by dip dip wrote:

I am going to repair some wet foam. What density is better to use? It is available in 2lb or 6lb from Jamestown Distributors.
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More important than the density of the foam is that it be closed cell foam. Meaning that there is no interconnection between the cells of the foam.  Open cell foam is like a sponge; water can travel from one cell to the next.  Open cell is almost gone off the market, but make sure.  


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Posted By: dip
Date Posted: March-20-2021 at 9:50pm
Thanks for the replies. Definitely waiting until it warms up a bit more to do the work, and no open cell sponges for me! Looking forward to getting started on it.



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