arnolddyer
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03-07-12 08:54 AM - Post#2199536
Thought i'd post this in the Nomad section also.
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arnolddyer
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03-07-12 09:11 AM - Post#2199545
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nomadstar
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 03-07-12 03:22 PM - Post#2199661
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great info arnold. never knew 3m had anything that strong. i payed good money to have new studs welded on. next time im going this route. always thankful for new solutions. some people just want to keep it a secret.....
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Monahan522
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03-07-12 07:56 PM - Post#2199811
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Great info Arnold. So far, this looks to be the best "repair" I have seen. I will definitely give this a try.
Thanks,
Pat
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Nomad Jack
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03-08-12 05:42 AM - Post#2199894
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Great repair arnolddyer, I had used the JB Weld when trying to repair mine and it failed. Not sure if this is the same adhesive, but Eastwood sells a Panel Adhesive for $20 and it comes with a mixing applicator. I have used it on a couple body panel projects with success. http://www.eastwood.com/no-weld-panel-adhesiv e-rep...
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arnolddyer
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03-08-12 10:04 AM - Post#2199989
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I don't know if Eastwood's is the same, but, even 3M has different adhesives that have a drastic differences in strength.I looked up the specs on the 3M adhesives and found the 8115 body panel adhesive was the strongest with up to 4000 LBS. shear strength. When applied to a piece a metal, about 7 sq.in.,with a 1/4-20 stud welded to it,IT IS ON THERE. Make sure ,before applying ,tape the plate on your trim and check for clearance.Remember,you do not have to gob it on. I found the adhesive on Ebay for $35 free shipping.
Good luck.
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arnolddyer
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03-08-12 10:10 AM - Post#2199991
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Some people do seem to not want to share secrets and that's too bad.But, I like to think they are few.Most of the guys out there are pretty helpful.I really appreciate the help and advice
they have given me.
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 Rick_L
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03-08-12 07:47 PM - Post#2200191
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"Remember,you do not have to gob it on"
Better yet, you shouldn't. Adhesives like this one are going to work with a certain gap or bond line thickness. Too thin or too thick weakens it.
So I think one of the keys to using adhesive here is to shape the piece that you're bonding to fit as precisely as you can so that there's a uniform adhesive thickness everywhere.
And just because they say an adhesive has a certain bond strength doesn't mean that it will in every situation. You need to get the thickness right, follow the instructions, and pay attention to any cautions or warning in the adhesive specs.
Saying all this, I know nothing of the adhesive that arnold is using. What I do know is that we use a lot of adhesives in my work, and we test, test, test to determine whether the stuff really does what it says it will.
One more thing, this is the most sensible approach I've seen to this problem in a while.
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arnolddyer
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03-09-12 08:08 AM - Post#2200318
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Good point and thanks!
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