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Old 2nd January 2010, 06:11 PM
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Default How many tubes of PU adhesive do I need?

Hi gents,

I'm just about to make a start on the body panels, and to keep things cheap, I'm going to buy my PU adhesive from ebay. I just need to know how many tubes to order. I'm doing ali rear panel and side panels as well as the interior ones.

By the way, buying this stuff, looks good and a good price too!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SIKAFLEX-221-E...item2557e29888

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Old 2nd January 2010, 06:39 PM
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Personally I just use tubes of automotive bond from my local motor factors. Can't remember the brand name off the top of my head but it's up the garage if you want to know, I'll pop up and have a look.

I just pop down and get some more whenever I run out, and it's only £4 a tube too. He usually gives me a few extra nozzles for nowt as I never use a whole tube in 1 go.
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Old 2nd January 2010, 09:04 PM
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i used 3 on the whole car from memory. got it in universal fasteners gravesend for £4ish a tube.
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Old 2nd January 2010, 09:14 PM
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Cheers Ash, I'll pop in on Monday!
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Old 6th January 2010, 06:29 PM
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Does anyone know the difference between Sikaflex 221 and 291 ?

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Old 6th January 2010, 09:21 PM
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221 is the one you want. 291 is more waterproof but has a low bond strength. 221 is better suited to automotive use, whereas 291 is marine grade.
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Old 7th January 2010, 09:38 AM
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i used 3 on the whole car from memory. got it in universal fasteners gravesend for £4ish a tube.
I used the same stuff , excellent selant, sticks like s**t to a blanket.
Handy guy to know as well for all your fixings.
Changed his business name though

Versatile Fastners
128, Milton Rd, Gravesend, Kent DA12 2PG
Tel: 01474 327576

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Old 7th January 2010, 11:55 AM
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Popped in yesterday and got some, as well as some other bits and bobs. Used them a fair bit before, nice guys to deal with, and as soon as you say 'ooh, that sounds a bit expensive' the two guys have a quick chat in the back, and then give you a new price!

I reckon I'm only a couple of weeks away from a proper rolling chassis, rather than a quick mock-up - very excited!

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Old 7th January 2010, 12:19 PM
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might have to pop round and have a look when all this bloomin snow goes need to get that roll bar to you one way or another so its a good excuse.
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Old 6th January 2010, 11:24 PM
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Personally I just use tubes of automotive bond from my local motor factors. Can't remember the brand name off the top of my head but it's up the garage if you want to know, I'll pop up and have a look.

I just pop down and get some more whenever I run out, and it's only £4 a tube too. He usually gives me a few extra nozzles for nowt as I never use a whole tube in 1 go.
you probably mean this stuff

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Soudal-CARBOND...item3358d056b7

good stuff soudal we sell it in our shop unfortunatly not carbond just silicone sealants

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