Best adhesive to use..
05-17-2009, 07:02 PM
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Well were doing BRS widebody right now at DTM and I believe they are using RESIN to mold the bodykit on the car.
Also depends what part your bonding it too, metal in the rear quarters, urethane bumpers or fiberglass etc.
For the most Part Epoxy Resin and some fiberglass. It really depends. What your trying to do.
If your gonna glue your body kit to your car you have to think about this, You won't ever get it off unless you put way more work into it then its worth. Body kits bolt on unless your molding it to the body it self.
Also depends what part your bonding it too, metal in the rear quarters, urethane bumpers or fiberglass etc.
For the most Part Epoxy Resin and some fiberglass. It really depends. What your trying to do.
If your gonna glue your body kit to your car you have to think about this, You won't ever get it off unless you put way more work into it then its worth. Body kits bolt on unless your molding it to the body it self.
05-18-2009, 11:46 AM
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Well, I got the rear diffuser (below) and I want to bond it to the car rear bumper. I live in Chicago, so it can get really cold here in the winter time. Right now I used 3M molding tape to stick them together, but I'm afraid the tape won't be stronger enough to withstand the cold temp. So I wonder if there's a better solution to bond them together for a long time.
Someone mentioned about using urethane adhesive, but not sure if it'll work or not.
Someone mentioned about using urethane adhesive, but not sure if it'll work or not.
05-18-2009, 12:00 PM
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Well you "could" rivet the piece to your bumper. I really think Tape would hold up in the cold but then again i have not experienced a cold day here in SoCal like the ones you might have in Chicago.
Just know this, if you bond it with Epoxy... that thing will either crack when you take it off or your bumper will have to be sold as a whole. Are your nismo Rears also taped? because other then the screws in the front it should be held with tape.
Just know this, if you bond it with Epoxy... that thing will either crack when you take it off or your bumper will have to be sold as a whole. Are your nismo Rears also taped? because other then the screws in the front it should be held with tape.
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05-18-2009, 12:05 PM
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Yes, the Nismo rear addons are also taped and held in with 3 screws. The rear diffuser is also screwed with 2 screws under the exhaust outlets and 3 screws along the muffler area.
If I do go with epoxy adhesive, then can I use the urethane adhesive since I already have it?
If I do go with epoxy adhesive, then can I use the urethane adhesive since I already have it?
05-18-2009, 01:10 PM
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I forgot to mention. The authentic Nismo front lip came with 3M VHB tape and it sticked and looked so much better than the 3M molding tape. Maybe I should find a roll of these VHB (very pricy though). I'll try to stop at Grainger and see if they have them or not. Thanks everyone for helping out.
05-18-2009, 04:50 PM
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if you really want the two to stick together forever google duramix. its the best two part epoxy available and you can sand it to give that seamless look. there are different types depending on what materials you are bonding together however if its fiberglass to urethane i think its model 9424....but im not sure.
05-18-2009, 06:18 PM
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thanks for the help guys. I've just ordered these
3M™ Automotive Acrylic Plus Attachment Tape #06384
3M™ Automotive Acrylic Plus Attachment Tape #06384
3M Automotive Adhesive acrylic foam tape is approved for attaching body side moldings, emblems, nameplates, bumper trim, wheel lip and door edge components. Durable, stress-resistant and much stronger than other foam tapes. U.S.A.
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