AndyW
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 04:12 PM |
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sikalfex?
I am fitting the ali side panels and dont want the old war ship look of rivets on the outside, so can I rivet top and bottom so they are concealed and
sikalfex the rest? If so what type of sikalfex should I get?
Ta
Andy
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 04:20 PM |
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You need Sikaflex 221
Spec Sheet Linky
[Edited on 18/5/10 by sucksqueezebangblow]
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Lars
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 04:42 PM |
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i rivetted underneath and on the inside of the top rails, no sikaflex needed.
But yes 221 is the stuff, and it is superb.
Even the girlfriend knows if something is loose anywhere (house/car/etc) it needs to be "sikaflexed"
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balidey
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 05:04 PM |
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And works even better when its used with the correct primer. We use it as a structural adhesive and you would not believe the difference when used
with and without the proper primer.
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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johnH20
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 05:16 PM |
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I have not heard of the primer before, is that a Sikaflex product? As an aside how do people rate the CBS branded PU compared to Sikaflex, I must
admit I cannot tell the difference.
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BenB
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 05:23 PM |
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You can just sikaflex them on but you get better rigidity allegidly if you rivet them on. this is supposed to be on the basis that rivetted +
sikaflexed is better than just sikaflexed. OF course what that doesn't take into account is the fact that rivetting involves drilling lots of
little holes into the chassis which might not do much for torsional rigidity....
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balidey
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 06:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by johnH20
I have not heard of the primer before, is that a Sikaflex product? As an aside how do people rate the CBS branded PU compared to Sikaflex, I must
admit I cannot tell the difference.
We use (I think) Sika 210 primer when using alloy panels. And we did try using Kommerling adhesive with quite poor results. But this was in a high
load application. I am sure the CBS product is perfectly fine for side panels
Dutch bears have terrible skin due to their clogged paws
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Breaker
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 06:12 PM |
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Anyone already used Pattex Power Fix ? It has similar specs (even higher tensile strength) as the Sikaflex 221, but I don't know it is sold in
UK.
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plentywahalla
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| posted on 18/5/10 at 07:19 PM |
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Sikaflex 292 is the high modulus adhesive we use for sticking keels on boats. Use the proper primers, expensive stuff 210 but worth it.
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:{THC}:YosamiteSam
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| posted on 20/5/10 at 10:47 AM |
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sikaflex 221 by itself will be way way way strong enough if put on correctly.
you must make sure the bits sticking are not painted if poss.. the paint will come away first.
if sticking fibreglass use a wire wheel in a drill to clean back the surfaces - that works wonders by itself.. wipe down with spirit wipe or similar..
stick - fix with gaffer tape overnight to hold then leave 24 hours - rock solid.. with flex a bit if thicker applied
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