Body panel adhesive ?

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Feb 4, 2010 | 10:14 PM

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Chaosracing

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3M calls theirs Automix Panel Bonding Adhesive. This is what repair shops are supposed to use on newer cars to maintain sheet metal warranties rather than welding. I used some before to bond a fiberglass roof to a 56 Ford truck cab. I can guarantee that if you prep everything right, its as good as a weld. There are differnt set times, so if you use it, make sure you use the proper one. For large pieces or intracate pieces I recommend the longer set time.

Feb 4, 2010 | 11:35 PM

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whats the deal? you just made this exact same thread a week ago. look at the other one there's some good post's in it.

Feb 5, 2010 | 12:56 PM

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Rocksetter

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Thank you for the info

Feb 5, 2010 | 01:02 PM

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I know I thought I forgot to hit submit and posted twice. couldn't figure out how to remove one of them. I have been keeping up with both. If a moderator can fix it that would be great
Thanks John

Feb 7, 2010 | 01:24 PM

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how would it work on say a fire wall.Take a 79 f150 with out a/c and say you wanted to add the section of fire wall fron a a/c truck. would/should it hold?

Feb 7, 2010 | 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by c.l.nye

how would it work on say a fire wall.Take a 79 f150 with out a/c and say you wanted to add the section of fire wall fron a a/c truck. would/should it hold?

If it's "just" a patch and not structural - or near seams - I'd say go for the adhesive. But anywhere you need strength - or to replace strength - I'd always weld. Adhesive SEEMS strong when initially inserted, but it can't give the structural integrity of weld, especially when the forces of road and engine travel are working on it.

Feb 22, 2010 | 08:09 AM

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Used it on my cab coners before I purchased my MIG welder. Worked great. Came in a kit with a flanging tool and dimpling pliars for counter sinking rivits.

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Feb 22, 2010 | 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocksetter

I know I thought I forgot to hit submit and posted twice. couldn't figure out how to remove one of them. I have been keeping up with both. If a moderator can fix it that would be great
Thanks John

Sorry I missed this - the two threads have been merged.