FrankenCub
Petty Officer 1st Class
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So I've been reading plenty of threads where stringers and such have been cracked, and it seems the general consensus is to embed reinforcements with epoxy if it is in an area where it won't take impacts. If it's a possible issue with the epoxy popping from an impact, have you guys thought of using something like Fusor auto body adhesive ?
That stuff won't pop loose. I used to run tow trucks for a body shop and got to see first hand some extremely serious damage up close. All the new cars are bonded together with this stuff and it holds better than welded bodies. In fact, certain areas of cars have to be welded where they want the body to give and break apart because if bonded, it won't. Fusor is quite expensive and uses it's own gun to dispense it, but 3M also has equivalent adhesive and is available in self dispensing tubes and is less expensive. This summer I need to get started on a restoration of my '71 GMC and repair panels will be bonded in making a waterproof joint.
Any thoughts on this for boat repair ?
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/lord-fusor-adhesives-c-1071.aspx
That stuff won't pop loose. I used to run tow trucks for a body shop and got to see first hand some extremely serious damage up close. All the new cars are bonded together with this stuff and it holds better than welded bodies. In fact, certain areas of cars have to be welded where they want the body to give and break apart because if bonded, it won't. Fusor is quite expensive and uses it's own gun to dispense it, but 3M also has equivalent adhesive and is available in self dispensing tubes and is less expensive. This summer I need to get started on a restoration of my '71 GMC and repair panels will be bonded in making a waterproof joint.
Any thoughts on this for boat repair ?
http://www.autobodytoolmart.com/lord-fusor-adhesives-c-1071.aspx
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