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kz

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 20:02

cheers guys anyone want a quick bumming just holla


Neil Dagens

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 19:24

quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
Epoxy Resin :cool:

always seemed like some cool dangerous substance as you had to mix them

[Edited on 01-07-2008 by Kurt]


+1
decent stuff too! id personally use this, as you can get a thinner layer on and it probably will have a stronger seal than the other stuff :thumbs:


deano87

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 19:12

quote:
Originally posted by ed
When bonding plastic onto plastic it's always good practice to key the surface.

Tiger Seal or any other PU sealent/adhesive might be a bit thick to get a flush fit. You are best off using some Epoxy Resin based adhesive (quite generously) such as Araldite and posting tech questions in Help Zone to get a neat fit.

:lol: nice.


Kurt

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 19:06

Epoxy Resin :cool:

always seemed like some cool dangerous substance as you had to mix them

[Edited on 01-07-2008 by Kurt]


ed

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 19:01

When bonding plastic onto plastic it's always good practice to key the surface.

Tiger Seal or any other PU sealent/adhesive might be a bit thick to get a flush fit. You are best off using some Epoxy Resin based adhesive (quite generously) such as Araldite and posting tech questions in Help Zone to get a neat fit.


Corsa_Sport21

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 18:57

Think u will need to get it from a motor factors/paint and panel suppliers.


Tommy L

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 18:57

I've never keyed the surface when using tigerseal. Just make sure the surface is clean! Can't see any harm in keying the surface though.


kz

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 18:55

cool cool... cheers. avaliable at B&Q / homebase i take it?

do i need to key up the surfaces first? (im sure it will come with some kinda instructions though...)


S@M

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 18:53

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
tiger seal


Tommy L

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 18:53

tiger seal


kz

posted on 1st Jul 08 at 18:52

i bought these real carbon fibre wing mirror covers for my 206

http://www.ecosse-peugeot.co.uk/show_pic.asp?img=products/206/accessories/carbon_mirror_covers_1.jpg&cnt=1

now in the description it says "They are easily fitted by bonding". i emailed ecosse asking how exactly i should fix em on (dont want them flying off down the motorway!) but unfortunately they must have been having a blonde moment as the reply i got was "Thanks for your enquiry, the covers need to be bonded on"... lol :(

so any idea what the best thing to use would be? theyre cf one side, plastic underneath and are to be bonded on to plastic mirrors

[Edited on 01-07-2008 by kz]