Gluing body panels, Is this ridiculously stupid idea? |
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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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mepstein |
Apr 21 2011, 06:30 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,315 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I think this was discussed before. I think the consensus was that gluing/bonding this piece is not the optimal way to secure since the two areas were not designed for epoxy bonding and the gaps in the panels will not be uniform. I think it would also be very hard to secure the reinforcement panel to the long and especially to the firewall while the glue dries.
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Bartlett 914 |
Apr 22 2011, 08:56 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I think this was discussed before. I think the consensus was that gluing/bonding this piece is not the optimal way to secure since the two areas were not designed for epoxy bonding and the gaps in the panels will not be uniform. I think it would also be very hard to secure the reinforcement panel to the long and especially to the firewall while the glue dries. Since the glue is so expensive, I would identify any places where the gaps would so wide as to not likely be glued and paint those areas. Use the glue only where it will be effective. |
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