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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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Preparing to repaint the doors while I have them off the car and noticed a separation along the bottom edge. Note the stainless ruler.





What's the remedy here? 2-part epoxy? Silicone? Construction glue? I'm all ears.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Get the correct BONDING ADHESIVE that they used to assemble the panels.

Slide some sandpaper around in there to clean it up - then bond and clamp overnight.

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I used 3M "Structural Adhesive", worked so far and its been about 6 years and holding.
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I used 3M "Structural Adhesive", worked so far and its been about 6 years and holding.
Thanks. 3M 8115 panel adhesive is what I need but don't have the pricy 3M applicator gun. Online, found Evercoat 815 (2-part), which uses a standard caulking gun, but can't find it locally.

Separation is only about 24" long. Was hoping to find a solution >$100.
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Can't remember the number, but, they have a two part epoxy that just comes in two tubes and you mix and use as you go, no gun required.
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JB weld and duct tape

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