Body Panel Installation Adhesive ??
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Burning Brakes
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Body Panel Installation Adhesive ??
I just recieved the last body panel today from Ecklers. I will begin puting the the front clip back together soon, and I will be using "Lord" product #127EZ/128EZ Fusor Plastic Structural Installation Adhesive (Slow-Set) This meets the gm spec for SMC fiberglass bonding.
Here is the product web site.
http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1193#127EZ128EZ
Has anyone used this product? Does anyone have any advice about body panel installation. I have read the assembly manual, and the book from GLAS-RA. I was thinking about using some 3M products. The boys at the local Chevy body shop made some recomendations that I checked into, The adhesive 3M #08116 was about $50 for ten oz, but the special applicator gun was around $349. The local "Lord" dealer had the GM spec adhesive for $37 for 10oz. I bought three tubes, and he threw in the applicator gun for free.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
DR. Jay
Here is the product web site.
http://www.lord.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1193#127EZ128EZ
Has anyone used this product? Does anyone have any advice about body panel installation. I have read the assembly manual, and the book from GLAS-RA. I was thinking about using some 3M products. The boys at the local Chevy body shop made some recomendations that I checked into, The adhesive 3M #08116 was about $50 for ten oz, but the special applicator gun was around $349. The local "Lord" dealer had the GM spec adhesive for $37 for 10oz. I bought three tubes, and he threw in the applicator gun for free.
Thanks for the advice in advance.
DR. Jay
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If you are going to use this to bond panels, be aware that some of these products are not compatible with body fillers, primers and top-coats. We don't use them where visible joints or seams will show. Please fully read all applicable literature before using this type of adhesive.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by big_G
If you are going to use this to bond panels, be aware that some of these products are not compatible with body fillers, primers and top-coats. We don't use them where visible joints or seams will show. Please fully read all applicable literature before using this type of adhesive.
I was going to order the "Lord" product #302 & 322 epoxy that Ecklers sells in quart cans (the industrial size) it met the GM spec for SMC fiberglass. Lord Product # 127 meets the same spec, but is in a tube dispenser. When I called Lord's tech support they recomended the #127
What Would you Recomend?
Le Mans Master
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We use this..SMC Panel Adhesive 993...come visit us when you come to North Austin...
http://www.evercoat.com/productCategory.aspx
http://www.evercoat.com/productCategory.aspx
Racer
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From: Rockford Illinois
Panel Bonding
We sell and I have used Fusor 127 on many occations. It's a great product and gives plenty of work time. If you use it, see if you can borrow an air gun to get it out of the tube - much easier. also you can squirt it on card board and mix it with a spreader.
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Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by big_G
We use this..SMC Panel Adhesive 993...come visit us when you come to North Austin...
http://www.evercoat.com/productCategory.aspx
http://www.evercoat.com/productCategory.aspx
I'll try to stop buy when I get a chance. I had stoped buy on X-mass Eve while on a parts run for to the Napa Store for some steel fuel tubeing I didn't think anyone would be there. I had just seen the sign out front. I didn't know that was your Shop. I should have checked your profile. Oops.
Gary I think your knowledge, and advice is great.
Thanks, Again.
Jason
