Bonding of Quarter panels
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gtx1of1
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I heard the metal around the bonded area will tear before the bonded area does.
strong stuff
strong stuff
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Photos of the process would be very helpful and appreciative.
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I have been tempted to try that on my 65 Belvedere. Right rear fender is rusted. Is it expensive?
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My Father in law is a body man. Been one for about 50 years. He says they have been bonding panels on for along time. He loves the stuff. I got some off of him for use on fiberglass and it worked slick. I was gluing a 71 RR Air Grabber Bubble that broke in 2 pieces right across the hole in the middle. I couldn't believe how well it worked. Had about 40 minutes of working time. Which works good for me. I just brushed on to both pieces slid them together as tight as I could, left it set for a couple hours and when I went back it was solid as a rock. It is sand able too.
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Panel bonding adhesive is great stuff, and used in a lot of new vehicle construction but generally in areas that aren't used for structural strength. I like the idea of the stuff because it means you don't have to worry about welding warpage on panels.
http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bonding-adhesive-08115.html
http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bonding-adhesive-08115.html
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I use 3M or Fusor... either is great stuff .I don't know who makes Eastwoods product.
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You can buy these products from Smart Shoppers Auto supply probably for 35% less than Eastwood. Still not for structural areas. The bond may be very strong but has to conform to the give and take of the metal. Weld is still the only way for structural.
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there is a place for that stuff for the autobody industry,
imo our old mopars are not the place for it.
its not for structual areas and now you leave lap joints
where mosture will be trapped and eventually it will start to rust out again in a few years
they don't care about that with a newer car.
i will stick/prefer cars with welding thank you
personally,i wouldn't touch a old mopar that had it done to it with a 10 ft pole.
i can sure see someone who has no welding skills or equipment or money doing it
and if there happy with it thats all that matters...
imo our old mopars are not the place for it.
its not for structual areas and now you leave lap joints
where mosture will be trapped and eventually it will start to rust out again in a few years
they don't care about that with a newer car.
i will stick/prefer cars with welding thank you
personally,i wouldn't touch a old mopar that had it done to it with a 10 ft pole.
i can sure see someone who has no welding skills or equipment or money doing it
and if there happy with it thats all that matters...
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Don't worry Mike, I've been doing body work for almost 40 years. Using a quality product and doing it correctly is just as good as weld. A few years ago, being old school, I was very skeptical. Now I realize it's benefit. It fills the gaps like seam sealer. Strong as heck. Has anyone here tried to remove a bonded panel ? Go out and remove a door skin from the factory, then remove one that's been bonded. ( Oh, by the way, some Euro manufacturers are now using rivets on structural components).
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