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To spot weld, plug weld or use metal adhesive????
To spot weld, plug weld or use metal adhesive????
by Pluppy34 » Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:09 am
A quick question for you veteran restoration experts.
I am repairing the gutter all around on my 61 splitscreen and want to know what the best way to attach the roof to the gutter.
I see many people punch holes in the roof lip and plug weld it to the gutter, but I could spot weld (double side) it to the gutter. A sales rep then told me that metal adhesive would be best!?
It would be great to hear your thoughts!
Thanks in advance
I am repairing the gutter all around on my 61 splitscreen and want to know what the best way to attach the roof to the gutter.
I see many people punch holes in the roof lip and plug weld it to the gutter, but I could spot weld (double side) it to the gutter. A sales rep then told me that metal adhesive would be best!?
It would be great to hear your thoughts!
Thanks in advance
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Re: To spot weld, plug weld or use metal adhesive????
by maddison » Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:28 am
spot weld , if you can
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Re: To spot weld, plug weld or use metal adhesive????
by blenki » Mon Jun 13, 2016 9:25 am
The reps probably on about this stuff
http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bonding ... 08115.html
I know people that have put complete sides on splittys with this stuff to cut down on the amount of welding / distortion
http://3mcollision.com/3m-panel-bonding ... 08115.html
I know people that have put complete sides on splittys with this stuff to cut down on the amount of welding / distortion
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Re: To spot weld, plug weld or use metal adhesive????
by type21f » Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:45 pm
Metal adhesive IS used to build car bodies..
BUT usually to bond strengthening panels to things inside bonnets boots and doors where the inerrs are held in place by metal adhesive and then the outer flange is "clinched" over the inner.
Not sure how stong it really is..But is used often on dissimilar metals aluminium skin over steel spider frame pierced inner.
Aluminium is strong and stiff, inner usually has welded on brackets or mounts...or bolted on hinges locks etc.
Restorers do use metal adhesive to bond on side panels with success....
BUT usually to bond strengthening panels to things inside bonnets boots and doors where the inerrs are held in place by metal adhesive and then the outer flange is "clinched" over the inner.
Not sure how stong it really is..But is used often on dissimilar metals aluminium skin over steel spider frame pierced inner.
Aluminium is strong and stiff, inner usually has welded on brackets or mounts...or bolted on hinges locks etc.
Restorers do use metal adhesive to bond on side panels with success....
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Re: To spot weld, plug weld or use metal adhesive????
by Vwdubs74 » Mon Jun 13, 2016 10:42 pm
I have been reviewing this quite extensively over the past month, if done properly it is stronger than spot welds BUT, I am still spot welding my long panel down the sides and top and then just using Fusor or 3M for the uprights and cross members.
It shouldn't be used for any structural supports though.
It shouldn't be used for any structural supports though.
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