mad dad
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 07:05 AM |
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breaking sikaflex bond - can you??
When the original builder built the car i have he used sikaflex and bolts to secure rear wings...i now want to move them slightly and wondered if
there is a way of loosening the bond???? don't want to damage side panel so any help appreciated i have not tried petrol, white spirit etc in
case anyone has done this before - any help appreciated although i think i might be stuck (no pun intended) with the problem, cheers
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 07:44 AM |
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can be done by cutting with cheese wire or similar,remains can be cleaned off with thinners and a plastic scraper type thingy normaly found in the
kitchen
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:00 AM |
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Have a word with your local windscreen fitter , he may let you have some of the twisted cheesewire the use to remove bonded screens, make up 2 handles
and take your time. B.O.L
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mad dad
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:00 AM |
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i suppose my next question is where do you buy wire to cut cheese!!!! sounds a great idea, i spose any fine wire would do.........
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mad dad
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:01 AM |
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note to self.........read all posts before replying!!!!!!!!
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:06 AM |
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Sealey do a screen removing kit with the wire. They may supply the wire on its own?
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Peteff
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:07 AM |
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How about
Guitar string, someone must have broken an E string and have enough left to send you. A couple of duffel coat toggles for handles and you could be a
hit man  It is a b@stard to get off though.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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mad dad
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:14 AM |
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now there's a thought i have a guitar here so its about to become a 5 string!!! worth a try if not i won't bother to move the
wings...cheers
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ReMan
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:28 AM |
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Just lookiing at you archive pics and they don't look to bad to me??
I would be concerned that you end up with it looking worse if you uncover the mounting holes or are unable to remove the sikaflex without gamaging the
gellcoat on the sides??
Regards
Col
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ReMan
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:33 AM |
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I've just read your previous thread " Cosmetic upgrades" I guess you're having problems with those monster wheels touching the
rear arches??
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Hellfire
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:43 AM |
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The rear arches should be flush with the low edge of the side panel and rear panel. If they aren't it may be worth tryinf, if they are I'd
leave it...
What size/offset are those wheels? If more than 15" you will be struggling.
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mad dad
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 10:25 AM |
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they are touching but only very very slightly so was looking at some options as i only need to gain about 1/4" clearance on the back lower edge
of the arch........they are more cosmetic than racey etc etc...............
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Johnmor
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 10:42 AM |
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Thin strong wire
I have seen me using 0.6mm mig wire for the same thing, if you have a mig welder thats an option.
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Mark Allanson
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 06:54 PM |
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Removal wire is square section and twisted to give it the cutting action. Its not expensive, easily available, and made for the job. Its taking the
locost ethic a bit far to go and pillage the fromagerie for a bit of wire
If you can keep you head, whilst all others around you are losing theirs, you are not fully aware of the situation
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martymcfly
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| posted on 29/10/06 at 08:05 PM |
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Use the cheese wire to remove the arches, and a thin blade to remove excess sikaflex. Then to remove all traces of old sika use the cheap silicon
sealer remover from screwfix. Works a treat, well did on mine 
and smells of oranges
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02GF74
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| posted on 2/11/06 at 02:11 PM |
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isn't this stuff silicpn based? you can buy silicone remover - I got some from Homebase and screwfix do it; I thnk it is kind to paint but
don't quote me on it. It ios not nice to use as it reacts wit hte stuff to from small globules that stick like crazy.
try it on some paint/plastic that won't show. it won't be locost way nor quickest way but may cause least damage.
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Peteff
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| posted on 2/11/06 at 05:02 PM |
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isn't this stuff silicpn based?
No it's polyurethane.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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