James
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:08 PM |
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Gluing marine ply to ali, what glue?
Not sure my dash is stiff enough. Thinking of gluing a sheet of marine ply to the back of it.
What sort of glue would you recomend? Is Impact Adhesive up to the job? The stuff in the red pots?
Thanks,
James
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Viper
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:09 PM |
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sikaflex would definatley do the job, bit pricey though..
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flak monkey
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:17 PM |
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PU or epoxy
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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DIY Si
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:28 PM |
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Slight hijack, but are there different types of sikaflex? If so, which types are suitable for what?
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andylancaster3000
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:38 PM |
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I've used some 'serious stuff' by Evostick from B+Q. I think it may be a cheap PU adhesive. Bonds most materials apparently and
pretty cheap.
Andy
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Viper
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 02:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
Slight hijack, but are there different types of sikaflex? If so, which types are suitable for what?
only ever seen/used the one...
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Peteff
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 04:03 PM |
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Evo-Stik impact would be ideal. or just use spray adhesive, the one carpet fitters use. Put a thin film on both surfaces and let it go off then whack
it together but make sure you get it in the right place as you won't get a second go if the surfaces are good.
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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britishtrident
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 04:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
Evo-Stik impact would be ideal. or just use spray adhesive, the one carpet fitters use. Put a thin film on both surfaces and let it go off then whack
it together but make sure you get it in the right place as you won't get a second go if the surfaces are good.
Many years ago I my father did an emmergency storm damage repair on a carvan, he stuck a square of hardboard on to a door with evostick impact ----
wasn't half effective.
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Syd Bridge
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 04:49 PM |
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James, You still doing work for the car mob? Maybe you could get them to laminate a bit of hex cell and a layer of kevlar on the back, to form a nice
sandwich. Little side job for the laminating lads. 
Cheers,
Syd.
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Chippy
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| posted on 29/5/06 at 07:52 PM |
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I have used just PU wood glue, and believe me, you wouldn't want to try and get it apart. Sticks like s**t to a blanket.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 12:30 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Viper
quote:
Originally posted by DIY Si
Slight hijack, but are there different types of sikaflex? If so, which types are suitable for what?
only ever seen/used the one...
Sikeflex is a tradename. Very common so often gets used as the generic name for PU adhesive. There are several makes around. Wurth bond and seal is
very good (very possibly sikaflex in a wurth tube). There are some cheaper brands which are ok for most applications. For applications that are
structural or you dont want to risk a problem (ie bonding cycle wings) id go for the better more expensive named brands.
James id be tempted to use PU. At least it doesne get affected by dampness.
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lexi
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| posted on 30/5/06 at 10:37 PM |
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The Sikaflex sold in panel shops and yacht chandlers is high modulous PU and has a quick cure time which is what enables it to be used as an adhesive.
Builders PU is normally low mod and slower curing time as well as being cheaper. Prolly cos it aint made by a Swiss company who like to keep their
country clean by manufacturing in more needy countries
Alex
[Edited on 30/5/06 by lexi]
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James
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| posted on 2/6/06 at 11:24 AM |
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Thanks everyone.
I've got a cheap PU version so I'll give that a go I guess.
Cheers,
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 2/6/06 at 11:47 AM |
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There's a Sikaflex builders' adhesive that I use - it's black, very sticky, and very good at holding stuff together... rather like
classic PU sealant.
Can't remember its reference number just now, but it cost me around £5 for 2 tubes, in a paint supply shop (not a cheap place!).
David
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snapper
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| posted on 22/6/06 at 07:17 PM |
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Car builder solutions 7.50 a tube and i love the stuff, seals, sticks and bonds. I always have a tube hanging about.
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iank
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| posted on 22/6/06 at 08:24 PM |
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What about this stuff?
From screwfix
http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?cId=A436119&ts=07795&id=22070
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