Adhesive question

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Yertis

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Wednesday 11th July 2018
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Not really sure where else to ask this question so I thought I'd try you lot first. I'm finishing a GRP column switch cowl for my TR6 (I've replaced the old-fashioned floor dip-switch with a column switch etc – it's a Revington TR mod) The GRP is good and strong but the perfectionist in me means I'm taking it a bit further using ABS bits and pieces so it looks more OEM. Old vac-form model assembly techniques are being dragged out of the recesses of my mind.

Anyway, I need to attach some braces, cut from ABS, to the inside of the cowl. What is going to be the best adhesive for ABS to GRP?? Araldite? Isopon filler? Araldite then build up around with Isopon? Or is there something else especially for this kind of thing?

All advice welcome!

Yertis

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18,061 posts

267 months

Thursday 12th July 2018
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Thanks both.

I'll try Stabilit Express or 24 hour epoxy. Reading up on the PU it seems better suited to applications with different requirements. Most importantly, works best with fine tolerances which won't be possible on the non-gel side of GRP. Good to know about though.

I'll let you know how I get on!

Ta.