Elise Glue - how long til it unsticks?

[Thudd]

What is the lifespan like on the glue used to bond the Elise?
I had heard 12yrs, which would be pretty much the age of the early ones?

In theory it could become brittle with age - does anyone know what the adhesive actually is? Is it "Sikaflex"?

If anyone has details on what sort of adhesive it is, i'd be interested.

I have also heard that there was a change to the adhesive used as some of the early ones / prototypes peeled apart. Any details would be welcome

Cheers!

[Thudd]

Maybe this should be in the Elise section - mods?

[Thudd]

No, really, adhesives degrade, and I heard a rumour that the Elise glue was only supposed to last for 12 years or so.

I'd have thought it would have been a "known issue" among Lotii...

[Thudd]

clanger said:

Do you worry about flying in a plane??

No, but then i've never considered buying one