Dick Axtell
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 posted on 27/5/02 at 07:28 PM |
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Sikaflex - where from?
Hi All -
Sikaflex bonding/sealing stuff; where can I buy it? Have tried asking thru their website, no reply so far. Some of you builders have used it,
maybe?
TIA
Dick Axtell
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locodude
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 posted on 27/5/02 at 09:09 PM |
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Hi Dick
Don't use sikaflex unless it's for free. Far too expensive. There are several generic versions on the market. Just ask for a polyurethane
sealant/adhesive, should be £3-5 per tube. Most sealant manufacturers sell a version and you can get it from coachbuilders/caravan manufacturers etc.
Note once opened you really have to use it as it cures using moisture from the atmosphere. You can cover the ends (both) of the tube with silver tape
but it won't last long.
Chris PTM
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ChrisW
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| posted on 27/5/02 at 11:21 PM |
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SpeedShack (.co.uk) sell a stikaflex clone which I've used a few times. Not as good as the real thing but then again nothing is that I've tried so
far - does the job though. Also try 'Tiger seal' - that's worked for me in the past.
Chris
My gaff my rules
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 28/5/02 at 07:51 AM |
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Guys -
Thanks for the advice. I'll check out the alternatives.
For PTM: I assume there's no reaction between this polyu sealant & the plastic tunnel panels. Did you use it on yours? Plus 1 more question - what
length rivets are needed to fix these panels?
Cheers
Dick Axtell
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locodude
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| posted on 28/5/02 at 05:12 PM |
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Hi Dick
There's no reaction between the PU and the panels. It won't stick to them either! I used the same rivets as the ally panels, just drill the holes
out in the panels slightly larger to allow for expansion.
FYI the panels are 3mm thick.
Chris PTM
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stephen_gusterson
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| posted on 28/5/02 at 06:39 PM |
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is sikaflex the same kinda thing as
'i cant believe its not nails?'
atb
steve
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Dick Axtell
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 posted on 8/8/02 at 02:48 PM |
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For your interest,
Have found a source of PU12 sealant/adhesive (£3 per tube). Fasteners supplier in Brum is clearing out his stock, because its being replaced with the
more expensive PU18 version. Check out http://www.mayers-fasteners.co.uk
Dick
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