STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE (GLUE) USE WITH BODYWORK

[Badwolf]

I have been asked to make a separate thread for my experiments using structural adhesive to bond body panels instead of welding. This should make searching on the adhesives theme easier. 

Modern adhesives have come a long way from alradite, which was the first one that I used, back in the 70s, although it, and others were around long before then. The latest is actually 'Thatcham Approved' for use on car bodyshells.

I will enhance this thread as time goes on and also update it in tandem with my restoration thread.

A lot of the information can be found here...

https://forum.tssc.org.uk/topic/2623-intersting-clutch-master-cylinder-piston-mod-nose-to-tail-1972-spitfire-mkiv-restoration-upgrades/page/39/

.. but there are references from page 35 (or there abouts) through to about 43. The page numbers may change a little as I am building an index on the first post of this thread, which may throw out the page numbers, so please be patience and have a look around!!

If you have any questions about what I have done please post them here. 

Acknowledgments to Pete Lewis for thinking that this subject and my experiments, is important enough for it's own thread.

[RogerH]

Have a look here for a good selection of aircraft grade adhesives. A good number of Araldite's to choose from.

https://www.lasaero.com/products/category/B02XV0WWL/

 

Don;t forget the surface preparation and keying.

 

Roger