sourcing MEK in Ireland

ROB95 · 30 July 2022, 12:11

Hi all,

I'm got to make some repairs to my 80's era Hypalon RIB, my father suggested that MEK is the best primer for a patch. But doesn't seem to be ready available any more. could anyone suggest where I can source it and shippable to Ireland

or the modern equivalent to MEK.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

fastasfox · 30 July 2022, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROB95

Hi all,

I'm got to make some repairs to my 80's era Hypalon RIB, my father suggested that MEK is the best primer for a patch. But doesn't seem to be ready available any more. could anyone suggest where I can source it and shippable to Ireland

or the modern equivalent to MEK.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

Can you get hold of Acetone? Often the postage is as expensive as the product though. The above is widely used by manufacturers before a repair or seem is done.

beamishken · 30 July 2022, 14:16

Plenty folk selling it on ebay, not sure if it can be posted to Ireland but worth a try. Some folk dont care what they send by post . Search the full name Methyl Ethyl Ketone as mek doesnt show as many results

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Pikey Dave · 30 July 2022, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROB95

Hi all,

I'm got to make some repairs to my 80's era Hypalon RIB, my father suggested that MEK is the best primer for a patch. But doesn't seem to be ready available any more. could anyone suggest where I can source it and shippable to Ireland

or the modern equivalent to MEK.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

Find an industrial plastic pipe supplier similar to BSS/Pipeline Center/ they will have it on the shelf, cheap as chips.

ROB95 · 30 July 2022, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Find an industrial plastic pipe supplier similar to BSS/Pipeline Center/ they will have it on the shelf, cheap as chips.

cheers will look into that avenue

ROB95 · 30 July 2022, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastasfox

Can you get hold of Acetone? Often the postage is as expensive as the product though. The above is widely used by manufacturers before a repair or seem is done.

the tubes are in good condition but heavily soiled in areas, I defiantly consider it but just what to have the best preparation possible

willk · 31 July 2022, 21:18

C'mere - be careful which solvents you wipe your tubes down with. MEK will weaken the adhesives used for PVC tubes, not sure about hypalon glues. No-one likes a pile of component fabrics....

cgoing · 06 August 2022, 18:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROB95

Hi all,

I'm got to make some repairs to my 80's era Hypalon RIB, my father suggested that MEK is the best primer for a patch. But doesn't seem to be ready available any more. could anyone suggest where I can source it and shippable to Ireland

or the modern equivalent to MEK.

Thanks in advance.

Rob

Mek is for use on pvc boats, acetone or Toluene for hypalon.