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Applying sikaflex/equivilent.
Any tips on applying the bonding compound?
Did one trans panel today and the stuff was a real pain to get out the caulking tube. Had to use two hands and lots of pressure.. TT
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Hi Rob
It is not normally too difficult to squeeze out of the tube, Can be a bit of a task if you cut too small a bead on the nozzle or have not pierced the top large enough The usual cosistency is not a lot thicker than silicone sealant, may be well worth checking that you have not got a small blockage somewhere ? There could be an outside chance that you have been sold some really old stock, it will start to set in a sealed tube over a long period of time I hope you get it sorted mate .... Nice to see you making progress
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hmm, must be as it was cheep off ebay and not the real stuff.
TT
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Had exactly the same problem, bought some tigerseal from the local motor factors, and it was tone better!
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Sounds likely as I use this stuff daily and have no problem,in the depths of winter maybe as it is usually 2 to 3 degrees colder inside than outside.
Tigerseal is the cheaper alternative to Sikaflex and a thin bead will do the trick,clutch and brake cleaner will remove it from your hands etc.
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put it in the oven for 5 mins at 200deg that will make it come out nicely. well it worked for me.
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Cheers Ash, I will give that a go.
I have also purchased an air caulker. I had to keep reminding the lad to keep clear of the stick gunk. I think the panel is on for good TT
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when ever i use a sealer i always let the unopen tube sit in a bucket of hot water, it makes the sealer come out so much easier.
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Back when I used to build ambulances we used alot of sikaflex, and it was a right b*****d to get out of the tubes, the amount of mastic guns we broke was amazing
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got the air powered one today
will see ho that goes. TT
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