Radio dash replacement

[Stevejones1967]

I have just removed my radio dash panelp to replace it with a steel one from Leven. Can anyone tell me what glue I should be using to stick the brackets onto the new panel.

[666 SVT]

I used B&Q 5 minute epoxy and it set rock hard, Not in 5 minutes but in about half hour it was ready to refit.

[Stevejones1967]

Thank you, can I use the same clue to stick the plasic light panels?

[Harrytsg]

Do you mean the rear light lenses?

I think that needs to be Sikaflex or something similar

[Stevejones1967]

I mean the plastic light covers? ( not sure what they are called) that fit in the new radio dash, hazard, lights, fog etc.

[Harrytsg]

Ah, there are different styles depending on what year, mine (97) which also has the leven type, push through and do up from the back, I assume you mean the earlier type?

I'm guessing that this type of application would be suitable for epoxy type glue as well.

[Stevejones1967]

Thank you

[Speedracer329]

I have an early type dash, & a couple of observations if I may.

I wouldn't use anything that sets rock solid, as if it has to come of again you will have a hell of a job getting it off. Most people, myself included, use Sikaflex, which is flexible.

Also, the little plastic light covers on mine are so tight they don't neded glueing, I just slide them in, with a little struggle, & they don't ever move.

[raceboy]

Be very careful with the warning light covers, if you can make them a tight push fit do it, a lot of solvents will melt the plastic they are made from and I wouldn't like to source some replacements.