Put 3M 5200 Adhesive in Holes and Base Location: The 3M 5200 Marine Adhesive is a
key structural part of any T-Top installation. Squirt 5200 into each hole and be sure it is filled
with 5200. Then add a smooth layer about 1/16” thick between the four holes. The majority of
the strength comes from the screws being bonded to the hole and the base being bonded to
the deck adds additional strength. This should look like the image below.
Return Bases of T-Top to Hole Locations and PARTIALLY screw in the Item 9 (1 ½”
Deck Screws) It is easiest to have one person on each side lift the T-Top into position and
slowly lower it to the base locations while you first install one screw into each base. Once one
screw is in each base screw the rest of the screws in but leave each screw out ¼” as
shown below until the standoffs are installed. It takes hours for the 5200 to begin to cure
so don’t worry about the screws becoming bonded into the holes. Wipe up any excess 5200.
After the standoffs are complete be sure to finish tightening the base screws to the deck. Do
not over tighten. After stand offs are complete and tight go back and tighten the base screws
to the deck.
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