Applicator gun info?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
Applicator gun info?
I plan on installing some Mold Kraft Louvers and their instructions call for using 3M (window) Channel Bond #08641 for the small 50ml (2oz) tubes.
Now I need a mixing applicator gun; the 3M Automix #08191 is kinda pricey at around $60 bucks for a one time use. Does anyone know of other (cheaper) brand guns that can apply the 3M tubes?
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...gl8S5WV96LCXbl
Now I need a mixing applicator gun; the 3M Automix #08191 is kinda pricey at around $60 bucks for a one time use. Does anyone know of other (cheaper) brand guns that can apply the 3M tubes?
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...gl8S5WV96LCXbl
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
Yah, I've read that from a couple of others. But I'ld be shocked to find that up here in the sticks.
Also the applicator guns that were borrowed were the bigger -mega expensive- style, so I think I'm SOL on that front
Also the applicator guns that were borrowed were the bigger -mega expensive- style, so I think I'm SOL on that front
Racer
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Adhesive gun
Have you purchased the adhesive yet? If not, you might want to check out Norton & Fusor products. I THINK that one or both takes a generic gun. Also, I believe either of those products will bond just about anything to anything.
I know what you mean about the pricey gun. Several years ago I used 3M 8115 to glue on a top surround & they wanted 325. for the gun. Fortunately, I was able to borrow a gun for the day from a friend.
BTW, I can't comment on the quality/durability of Norton products 'cause I've never used them, but they are considerably less expensive.
HTH, Bob L.
I know what you mean about the pricey gun. Several years ago I used 3M 8115 to glue on a top surround & they wanted 325. for the gun. Fortunately, I was able to borrow a gun for the day from a friend.
BTW, I can't comment on the quality/durability of Norton products 'cause I've never used them, but they are considerably less expensive.
HTH, Bob L.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
Thanks MYV. All those adhesive products is making my head spin 
I suspect ALOT of different adhesives would work for this application, but I really don't want to experiment. 'Not sure why Mold Kraft (Greenwood) used a glass adhesive (especially a two-part one) other than it's flexibility, but....
I suspect ALOT of different adhesives would work for this application, but I really don't want to experiment. 'Not sure why Mold Kraft (Greenwood) used a glass adhesive (especially a two-part one) other than it's flexibility, but....
Melting Slicks
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From: West Kingston RI
You need to make sure and use an adhesive that is SMC compatable. If you don't you risk separation of your louvers from the body, I found out personally fourtunately way before paint. Am now redoing everything with SMC compatable material. 
Melting Slicks
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From: Oceanside CA
These guns look like what are used in dentistry to mix impression material for crown and bridge. I am not familiar with the adhesive you require but what would be the problem with buying the adhesive tubes and putting the two materials onto some aluminum foil and mixing with a stick?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Wallingford Vermont
I was getting a tooth capped last week and said the same thing.The only problem I see with that (mixing manually) is the adhesive Mold Kraft recommended has a 4-5 minute work life
and if muck-it-up it would be really bad Maybe I should ask my dentist if he can loan me his applicator gun...
