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Does anyone know what gm uses from the factory to attach the rocker panels to the frame rails and instructions on how to apply it cure time and such?
I need to glue one up on the lower frame rail smc fiberglass to the frame.
Someones had to have had to replace a rocker panel or messed with this type of stuff. Theres other panel bonds 3M panel bond for smc but pricey 50-100$
I seen on one of the other corvette c5 projects its just 1" blob sections of a black tar type of glue or silicone that hardens and becomes adhesive or simply glues the rocker panel solid.
Is this structural urethane adhesive? And how do apply it make sure bond surfaces are clean of dirt and debris the lower frame rail and scuff sand the inner side of rocker panel before putting blobs of this adhesive along the lower portion fixing it to the bottom of the frame rail? How long of cure time before the clamps can be removed or whatever is used to hold the loose rocker up against the frame rail?
Last edited by Justin Raney; Dec 7, 2022 at 05:50 PM.
I want to remove my Rockers for to make a repair to a crack in right rocker and painting soon I will look it up in the Factory manuals today for you just so I know myself.
You are correct it is special stuff, May or not be available from GM anymore but once its properly identified Yes Lord fusor or 3M will have a product that will work.
Being that those parts are made from SMC I would think that it will be another product than what you posted but you never know till its looked up.
Last edited by Dudly Doright; Dec 9, 2022 at 08:45 AM.
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I want to remove my Rockers for to make a repair to a crack in right rocker and painting soon I will look it up in the Factory manuals today for you just so I know myself.
You are correct it is special stuff, May or not be available from GM anymore but once its properly identified Yes Lord fusor or 3M will have a product that will work.
Being that those parts are made from SMC I would think that it will be another product than what you posted but you never know till its looked up.
I have the gm service manuals. I seen a section about body repairs that had a bunch of information. Ill have to look and see what they say. I was hoping someone on here had replaced one as the salvage yards on ebay have them posted. I read to remove them takes a heat gun and putty knife. Even if thats them would still need the proper procedure for installing cure time.
3M has panel bond but it is for smc fiberglass to metal frame. Mine also has a small crack. What're you using as a body filler or crack repair? One of them i looked up is for bonding panels cadillac xlr sideskirts to be specific from what i read not sure if its either of the two i posted.
To bond the rocker to the frame rail use adhesive GM P/N 89020330. for the 97 to 98>>>Use US Chemical and Plastics 82007B System 2000 Structural Adhesive, a PLIOGRIP® adhesive manufactured by Ashland Chemical Company, or equivalent. Note the 30 minute working time and 2.5 to 3 hour cure time.
Search the insterwebs for this specific search term >corvette collision repair manual pdf
and you will find free PDF's for the 97-98 and the 2000 thru 2004
Model year 2000 thru 2004 install procedure Model year 2000 thru 2004 install procedure
I have some SMC repair filler to make the repairs it is made by Polyvance its made special to repair SMC they make realy great products for repairing all kinds pf plastics.
I was going to use it on the Rocker and a crack in my quarter panel rather buying new.
69 Drifter is right we should be looking at the Corvette collision repair manual not just are repair manuals from Chevy.
The Collision manual should specify the correct materials for repairing SMC, I know what I have will work well I have used it before.
My Car is a 98 in Blue I am going to change the color to the Blue that was used on the 2004 Zo6 with the silver and red stripes with Paint not stickers.
Will you be painting your or will you farm it out?
So which am i looking for if my car is a 99? One side rocker panel is unglued on the front side i was going to lightly sand both inner the rocker and frame clean wash it and reglue it with it clamped flat to the frame rail.
To bond the rocker to the frame rail use adhesive GM P/N 89020330. for the 97 to 98>>>Use US Chemical and Plastics 82007B System 2000 Structural Adhesive, a PLIOGRIP® adhesive manufactured by Ashland Chemical Company, or equivalent. Note the 30 minute working time and 2.5 to 3 hour cure time.
Corvette rocker panel bonding adhesive
