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kz
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1st Jul 08 at 18:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

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]
Tommy L
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_tomtom
tiger seal
kz
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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...)
Tommy L
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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.
Corsa_Sport21
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Think u will need to get it from a motor factors/paint and panel suppliers.
ed
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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.
Kurt
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Epoxy Resin

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

[Edited on 01-07-2008 by Kurt]
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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.

nice.
Neil Dagens
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quote:
Originally posted by Kurt
Epoxy Resin

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
kz
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cheers guys anyone want a quick bumming just holla

 
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