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

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 :eek:

I hope you get it sorted mate .... Nice to see you making progress :)

hmm, must be as it was cheep off ebay and not the real stuff.

TT

Had exactly the same problem, bought some tigerseal from the local motor factors, and it was tone better!

Cheers

Adrian

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.

put it in the oven for 5 mins at 200deg that will make it come out nicely. well it worked for me.

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

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.
;)

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

got the air powered one today :)

will see ho that goes.

TT