Which sealant?

[wilfandrowlf]

Hi

I have read on many TVR pages that certain things are held on/sealed with a sealant called sikaflex, but which one?

I want to get a tube (black obviously) but on searching fleabay there are loads of different code numbers listed including caravan and marine.

Anyone know what they used in the factory?
Many thanks

[Marty V8]

Hi,

I just (yesterday) ordered some 221 from UK Sealants.co.uk. With the postage it works out at approx £10 for a 310ml tube (I got 5 tubes).

I chose the 221 as it seems to be a general purpose bond and sealer and there is a chance I can get it off whatever I've covered it in if I need to i.e. its not strictly a structural bonding sealer.

I think 291 is similar to 221 but seems to be more moisture tolerant according to the blurb (it seems to be associated with boats a lot!).

You are right though, there do seem to be a lot of randon numbers associated with Sikaflex.

HTH

Cheers

Marty

Edited by Marty V8 on Tuesday 8th March 23:01

Edited by Marty V8 on Tuesday 8th March 23:02

[Aussie John]

Another vote for 221, used it for all the lights on the Griff 6 years ago and no problems.