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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Krank |
Apr 22 2011, 10:34 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 11-October 09 From: Winnipeg, MB Member No.: 10,922 Region Association: Canada |
I don't think the last time this was discussed was even a year ago. About the only draw back I could think of by using panel adhesive system would be when a small repair may be required. It would not be a small repair, the whole piece (the whole area that is bonded together) would have to be replaced. In the case of the long, a small section repair (Hmmm, maybe nobody has ever slid into a pole in the door area) would not be possible. Cars and trucks are not the only things that are bonded, ever check out an Airbus? I know of a rear horizontal stabilizer sitting on a flatbed trailer waiting for a "certified" repair process. Those assemblies are bonded and certified when manufactured. Composite materials are used but still, bonding is used as an assembly procedure.
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