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Post by NafemanNathan » Fri May 25, 2012 3:18 pm

indigolemon wrote:
NafemanNathan wrote:Hmmmm. It's for edging around my headlight duct. I may be best off with just a sealant then as because it's such a shallow lip I'll probably end up making a mess. Need only a pin prick hole in the nozzle as well.
I've done a lot of reading into sealing lights, as I think mine are letting in some water. Much reading and researching later, I arrived here: http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/tiles/adhe ... ml-9254348
I don't like the sound of this though...

"Evolves acetic acid during cure. Use only in well ventilated areas. Wear suitable work clothes and thoroughly protect all surrounding areas."

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Post by NafemanNathan » Fri May 25, 2012 3:20 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:I used silkaflex and nothing will get it my rear lip off now.
Cool, right, I'm going to pop to MotorFactors on my way back from work (as I can make it "on my way") to see if they've got some Tiger Seal. If they haven't then I'll pop to Screwfix tomorrow to get some Silkaflex.

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Post by indigolemon » Fri May 25, 2012 3:31 pm

NafemanNathan wrote:I don't like the sound of this though...

"Evolves acetic acid during cure. Use only in well ventilated areas. Wear suitable work clothes and thoroughly protect all surrounding areas."
Yep - Vinegar ;)
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Post by NafemanNathan » Fri May 25, 2012 3:45 pm

:lol: I know. And it also takes up to 72 hours (I think it was) to dry.

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Post by RattyMcClelland » Fri May 25, 2012 4:08 pm

Nafe i also went to B&Q and got a set or 10 crocodile clips (orange and black IIRC) to hold my rear valences to the lip for 24 hours as it dries. Left the lip indoors to dry,no smell or fumes and the warm house got it dry in about 12hours.
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Post by Lude-dude » Fri May 25, 2012 4:09 pm

RTV silcone for windscreens might work
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Post by NafemanNathan » Fri May 25, 2012 4:24 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:Nafe i also went to B&Q and got a set or 10 crocodile clips (orange and black IIRC) to hold my rear valences to the lip for 24 hours as it dries. Left the lip indoors to dry,no smell or fumes and the warm house got it dry in about 12hours.
It's simply for the seal around the edge of my headlight duct, so no clamping necessary. Thanks though :)

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Post by Lude-dude » Fri May 25, 2012 6:44 pm

actually butyl tape might be better

you could cut it to shape around the lip

no messing about with silicone gun
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Post by bristol_bb4 » Fri May 25, 2012 6:59 pm

will something like this be ok to help bond a spoiler to my boot? it does have the little clips but i dunno, i dont like the thought of using double sided tape or anything :lol:
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Post by Vtecmec » Fri May 25, 2012 10:13 pm

bristol_bb4 wrote:will something like this be ok to help bond a spoiler to my boot? it does have the little clips but i dunno, i dont like the thought of using double sided tape or anything
Sikaflex will do this fine.

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