I recently bought an elan and I'm in the process of restoring it. The previous owner has fitted a new roof but hasn't been fixed at the rear where the hood bar meets the bodywork. The roof has a seam that fold under the bar and is obviously glued there. Could anybody recommend a strong adhesive, maybe a contact adhesive for this area as it looks as though it will come under quite a bit of tension when the hood is up.
Thanks
Paul
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Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by sponcom » Thu 22.10.2009, 11:48
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Re: Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by GeoffSmith » Thu 22.10.2009, 12:36
Paul, this link may help.
Calypso Red S2 #417
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Re: Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by sponcom » Thu 22.10.2009, 14:01
That does indeed help!
Thanks very much!
Thanks very much!
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Re: Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by dapinky » Thu 22.10.2009, 14:03
Paul,
Any good contact adhesive will do the job, but i use bostik 2402 which is a 2-part glue designed for rubbery type materials.
I firsty used it for inflatable boat and drysuit repairs (never had a leak yet!) and then have used it on elan hoods with success.
Any good contact adhesive will do the job, but i use bostik 2402 which is a 2-part glue designed for rubbery type materials.
I firsty used it for inflatable boat and drysuit repairs (never had a leak yet!) and then have used it on elan hoods with success.
Dave
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Re: Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by GeoffSmith » Thu 22.10.2009, 19:08
Does anyone know where I can find a small quantity for roof reinforcing patches? 
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Re: Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by dapinky » Thu 22.10.2009, 19:18
GeoffSmith wrote:Does anyone know where I can find a small quantity for roof reinforcing patches?
How much of a rush are you in
Dave
Just the one now, but this one's mine! - and it will be finished eventually..... - but also temporary custodian of a project until it is finished enough for Angie to drive it
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Re: Could anyone recommend a strong contact adhesive
by surfboardfiller » Wed 28.10.2009, 22:45
I have a section of roof fabric if you need some Geoff. Just bond it on.
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