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Bonding fiberglass to metal...Feedback needed.

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by blacktopicasso, Jan 24, 2013.

  1. blacktopicasso
    Joined: Oct 10, 2005
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    I just purchased a fibergl*** roof panel from "Mid Fifties F100" for my 56 and they recommended Automix body panel adhesive from Summit. Anyone ever use this stuff to attach fibergl*** panels to metal. Besides a really clean bonding surface any other suggestions before I cross my fingers, pray and attempt it.:confused:
     
  2. Gearhead Graphics
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    theres 100 different ways to do it. if you search on here theres at least 10 different threads on it (if you find them)
     
  3. Skeezix
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  4. loveoftiki
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    3M 8115 bonds steel, aluminum, smc, and fibergl*** in any combination. Go to www.3mcollision.com for more information
     
  5. snopeks garage
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    Yup what he said. I used that to shave a steel roll pan to a fibergl*** bed, worked great. just dont slap bondo over it or you might have problems.
     
  6. choppedtudor
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    3M 8115 is used to bond outer skins on many new cars...more 'glue' used now rather than welds. I work on Paint Booths at dealers body shops, and see this kind of adhesive being used daily.
     
  7. matthew mcglothin
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    What they all said... 8115 made by 3m . A lot of the newer cars use the rivet bonding method nowadays ( it uses adhesive and rivets combined). If there is a way to hide the rivet heads that would be the way to go. Most newer cars have plastic trim and weatherstrips to hide them.
     
  8. chaos10meter
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    Yup 3M ,8115.
    You can glue a cat to water with that ****.
     
  9. gasolinescream
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    Hahahahahahaha. Friggin hilarious. Next to another term that always cracks me up that i've found you guys use, "The cat ***", thats going to have me laughing all day. Not something you hear in Limeyland very often.

    Sorry to get off O/T. Yep use the 3M 8115, it's the dogs ********:D
     
  10. blacktopicasso
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    Any difference between 3M-8115 and 3M-8116. The discription at Summit sounded the same and they recommended the 8116
     
  11. loveoftiki
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    8116 is the gm and Chrysler approved product. Either will work fine. Both products carry the same warranty, corrosion inhibitors, handling characteristics ,etc.
     
  12. flatheadpete
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    How do you know? ;)
     
  13. 2deuces64
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    What problems are there when applying bondo over it?

     
  14. Scotts Enterprises
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    He represents and sells the products...
    Uses them too.
     
  15. HOTRODPRIMER
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    The only problem I ever encountered is when we put metal structure inside a cheap gl*** body and it deformed the gl***,,you could actually see where the metal was in a few places on the outside of the body. HRP
     
  16. PeteFromTexas
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    I agree. I've seen the same thing. Also when molding gl*** fenders on a steel body or a steel panel on a gl*** body you can always see the the line.
    The 3m panelbond is the **** by the way. I use it all the time for a thousand different things
     
  17. TR Waters
    Joined: Nov 18, 2006
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    from Vermont

    After bonding, it is best to use a kevlar based filler over the seam. This will help prevent seeing what is called the "bond line". If done correctly, you will have no problem. I prefer the SEM 39747 myself, over the 3M.
     
  18. tedley
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    It will work but over time it will show a ring. Put a metal roof on it and call it a day.
     

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