Printable Version | Subscribe | Add to Favourites
New Topic New Poll New Reply
Author: Subject: Removing Bonded Panels
OliilO

posted on 3/6/13 at 04:09 PM Reply With Quote
Removing Bonded Panels

I need to strip my car back to a bare chassis for some straightening work () and as such need to remove the side and rear panels which have been both bonded and riveted on. One of the side panels is cracked anyway, so not the end of the world to damage it, however the rear is fine and I'd like to reuse it as far as possible.

So, what is the best way to remove bonded panels? Best suggestions so far have included a hacksaw blade or knife between panel and chassis. I'm not especially looking forward to this task!

View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
Bluemoon

posted on 3/6/13 at 04:18 PM Reply With Quote
Not sure but I think they remove windscreens with what amounts to cheese wire...
View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
russbost

posted on 3/6/13 at 04:45 PM Reply With Quote
If you have access to an air hacksaw or possibly electric reciprocating saw that is the best/easiest way without doing loads of damage. They take windscreens out using reciprocating air saw with either a saw type or sharp knife type blade.





I no longer run Furore Products or Furore Cars Ltd, but would still highly recommend them for Acewell dashes, projector headlights, dominator headlights, indicators, mirrors etc, best prices in the UK! Take a look at http://www.furoreproducts.co.uk/ or find more parts on Ebay, user names furoreltd & furoreproducts, discounts available for LCB users.
Don't forget Stainless Steel Braided brake hoses, made to your exact requirements in any of around 16 colours. http://shop.ebay.co.uk/furoreproducts/m.html?_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

NOTE:This user is registered as a LocostBuilders trader and may offer commercial services to other users
View User's Profile Visit User's Homepage View All Posts By User U2U Member
watsonpj

posted on 3/6/13 at 04:56 PM Reply With Quote
the cheese wire approach is what autoglass used on my last screen.

you can buy the t handle and wire here

http://www.jthandtools.co.uk/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/millhouse/jthandtools/shop/shania?ACTION=SHOP&THISPAGE=page1.html&ORDER_ID=!ORDERID!


Pete

View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
jacko

posted on 3/6/13 at 05:13 PM Reply With Quote
We use air vibrating knife's at work to remove fiber glass panels ,alloy panels and big windows on buses / coaches
you can buy something similar at B&Q that is electric
Jacko
http://www.diy.com/nav/fix/power-tools/hobby-multi-tools/multi_function_tools/Mac-Allister-10-8V-Multi-Tool-Starter-Kit-12518574?skuId=13039280
something like this

[Edited on 3/6/13 by jacko]

View User's Profile E-Mail User Visit User's Homepage View All Posts By User U2U Member
OliilO

posted on 3/6/13 at 07:44 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers. I'll try a simple knife blade first and then move on to a cheese wire or reciprocating saw as necessary. I hope it won't be too bad, but expect that it will be incredibly time consuming and frustrating!
View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
Bluemoon

posted on 4/6/13 at 10:01 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by OliilO
Cheers. I'll try a simple knife blade first and then move on to a cheese wire or reciprocating saw as necessary. I hope it won't be too bad, but expect that it will be incredibly time consuming and frustrating!


At least you know what your letting yourself in for! Keep thinking I should have used rivenuts on mine less added strength but could strip whole car in no time (but as pointed out by BT the added strength might be minimal)...

Dan

View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
DH2

posted on 4/6/13 at 12:03 PM Reply With Quote
If you want a locost potential solution, I have used that plastic strapping stuff that goes round heavy parcels as a flexible saw to remove my windscreen. Takes a while, but got there eventually using a combination of that and a stanley knife.
I suspect the proper tool for the job would do it a bit quicker/easier, however.

Rivets or rivnuts, you probably still want some form of sealant on the panels to reduce the colander-effect. I am looking at using Tek-screws on my panelling.

DH2

[Edited on 4/6/13 by DH2]

View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member
britishtrident

posted on 4/6/13 at 12:31 PM Reply With Quote
If using the cheese wire method apparently the thinnest grade of wire cable sold by B&Q is the bees knees for removing windscreens, it has quite a coarse braid so it gives a good sawing action.





[I] “ What use our work, Bennet, if we cannot care for those we love? .”
― From BBC TV/Amazon's Ripper Street.
[/I]

View User's Profile View All Posts By User U2U Member

New Topic New Poll New Reply


go to top






Website design and SEO by Studio Montage

All content © 2001-16 LocostBuilders. Reproduction prohibited
Opinions expressed in public posts are those of the author and do not necessarily represent
the views of other users or any member of the LocostBuilders team.
Running XMB 1.8 Partagium [© 2002 XMB Group] on Apache under CentOS Linux
Founded, built and operated by ChrisW.