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Gluing body panels, Is this ridiculously stupid idea? |
mikea100 |
Apr 21 2011, 01:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Edison, NJ Member No.: 11,182 Region Association: North East States |
I recently caught “Speedmakers” on Speed channel. It showed Aston Martin factory and how they glue body panels, they went on to say that it creates stronger bond than welding. Has anybody tried gluing any panels. I was thinking about using some high strength epoxy and gluing Engman inner long kit, it seems as a good candidate as the pieces are flat and fit flush. What do you guys think?
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mikea100 |
Apr 21 2011, 03:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 180 Joined: 28-December 09 From: Edison, NJ Member No.: 11,182 Region Association: North East States |
I followed Rich’s advise and did a quick research on 3M website. I think that if they glue box sides, van sides, utility vehicle sides, then it’s pretty safe to glue Engman inner long kit. I guess it’s not that ridiculously stupid after all and I’m going to give it a shot.
Benefits are huge: eliminates risk of shrinking/twisting longitudinals, damaging heater tube inside long channel, damaging wire harness, fuel lines and whatever else is inside tunnel, no need to take out entire interior etc. Another good candidate would be the battery tray. For those who are interested: 1) Alphabetical list of products http://www.3m.com/product/a_index.html 2) Adhesive, Automix Panel Bonding (pretty expensive) http://3mcollision.com/3m-automix-panel-bo...sive-08116.html |
sfrenck |
Apr 21 2011, 06:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 492 Joined: 28-February 10 From: Wilmington, DE Member No.: 11,411 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I followed Rich’s advise and did a quick research on 3M website. I think that if they glue box sides, van sides, utility vehicle sides, then it’s pretty safe to glue Engman inner long kit. I guess it’s not that ridiculously stupid after all and I’m going to give it a shot. Benefits are huge: eliminates risk of shrinking/twisting longitudinals, damaging heater tube inside long channel, damaging wire harness, fuel lines and whatever else is inside tunnel, no need to take out entire interior etc. Another good candidate would be the battery tray. For those who are interested: 1) Alphabetical list of products http://www.3m.com/product/a_index.html 2) Adhesive, Automix Panel Bonding (pretty expensive) http://3mcollision.com/3m-automix-panel-bo...sive-08116.html Don't forget this: 3m Adhesive Gun Wonder how much 200mL will cover? |
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