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Freddyfruitba... |
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 Posted: 18:33 - 04 Aug 2024 Post subject: Calling adhesive gurus...? |
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I recently had a low-speed off on my BMW boxer twin, and fortunately my cylinder head protector did exactly what it was supposed to. However in doing so, an aluminium plate came unstuck from the main plastic body:
https://www.wunderlich.de/thumbnail/cf/23/9e/1722566107/35613-002_web_blank_03.jpg_400x400.jpg
I'm probably overthinking it, but bearing in mind the adverse conditions (mechanical strength/ high temperature etc) I emailed the German manufacturer and asked what type of adhesive they use, and was advised it was the following, a 'single component polyurethane':
https://eshop.wurth.co.uk/Product-categories/Bond-and-Seal-structural-adhesive/31083005041106.cyid/3108.cgid/en/GB/GBP/
Now I can obtain exactly this stuff in the UK for sure, but it's no doubt going to be highly expensive, and truth be told, I've probably already got an equivalent in my glue collection here anyway. Would anyone who knows about this stuff be able to advise the specifics of what I should be looking for? ____________________ KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2->R1200RS->R1250RS |
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Nobby the Bastard |
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Polarbear |
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stinkwheel |
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Remember there are foaming and non-foaming polyurethane adhesives. If there is a slight gap and you can clamp the pieces firmly together as it cures, the foaming sort is better because it'll get a bigger surface area and fill any gaps. Squeeze-out is easily trimmed with a sharp knife once it's cured. If you can't clamp it firmly, the foaming will push the pieces apart slightly.
As above, gorilla original is a foaming polyurethane. Gorilla crystal clear is non-foaming.
I use West Systems G-flex epoxy for most adhesive jobs and it's what I'd use there. You need to briefly run a blue gas flame over the ABS just before you apply the adhesive then tape it down hard while it cures.
Or thin 3M VHB sticky pads? ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Fat Angry Scotsman |
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 Posted: 11:07 - 05 Aug 2024 Post subject: Re: Calling adhesive gurus...? |
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I would get normal epoxy mix that shit up and paste it on to the back of the aluminium using a sacrificial paint brush across the whole surface then stick it on and pay my kid £5 to sit and watch youtube for an hour on his ipad while holding it in place  ____________________ PRESENT: 2018 BMW S1000XR SE Sport.
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Freddyfruitba... |
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stinkwheel |
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I generally consider any polyurethane adhesive to foam to some degree unless it specifically says it doesn't (eg, gorilla clear).
Foaming is a good thing, it makes the join stronger and more flexible. It does however need to be clamped/taped down while it cures. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 1 year, 20 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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