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Ellis
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 1382 Location: Betws y Coed, North Wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:11 pm Post subject: Which adhesive? |
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I'm about to start soundproofing my old 2a Land Rover and I've had the materials "in stock" for some time - sound absorbent grey carpet, some double sided aluminium foil called Silent Coat and some adhesive rubberised black foam claimed to have been used by the Russian Navy. The latter has a curious smell. I did consider using Dynamat or it's competitors but the cost is not really justifiable.
Which adhesive do you recommend I use?
Dunlop Thiofix used to be my favourite but it's now made by somebody else.
I have no confidence in the water based aerosol adhesives on the inside of the roof although they are adequate for horizontal or vertical surfaces for the hard top sides.
That leaves Evo Stick in either Instant or Time Bond varieties unless somebody can suggest something equal or even better.
Any suggestions everybody? _________________ Starting Handle Expert
1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4125 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Just use the cheapest contact adhesive you can get, its a mature product patents ran out years ago so don't pay for a premium"brand"
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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What about using some heavy duty double sided tape?
Kev |
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Ellis
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 1382 Location: Betws y Coed, North Wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 5:50 pm Post subject: |
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All suggestions are welcomed gentlemen but from experience I don't want to use the currently much advertised one in orange packaging imported from the USA - you all know the one I mean. _________________ Starting Handle Expert
1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4125 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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Ellis wrote: | All suggestions are welcomed gentlemen but from experience I don't want to use the currently much advertised one in orange packaging imported from the USA - you all know the one I mean. | Don't think anyone was suggesting that
Just nip down to Screwfix, Toolstation or even B&Q, and buy a pot of unbranded contact adhesive, the formula is not proprietary these days, so dont be wasting your hard earned cash on a branded product!
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Ellis
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 1382 Location: Betws y Coed, North Wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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ukdave2002 wrote: |
Just nip down to Screwfix, Toolstation or even B&Q, and buy a pot of unbranded contact adhesive, the formula is not proprietary these days, so dont be wasting your hard earned cash on a branded product!
Dave |
Good suggestion, thank you. _________________ Starting Handle Expert
1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet |
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Ellis
Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 1382 Location: Betws y Coed, North Wales
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Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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kevin2306 wrote: | https://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-spray-contact-adhesive-clear-500ml/8064p
What about that Ellis?
Kev |
Thank you Kev2306
A trip to Screwfix in Bangor tomorrow, Toolstation is right next door. _________________ Starting Handle Expert
1964 Jaguar Mark 2 3.4 litre
1962 Land Rover Series 2a 88"
2002 BMW M3 E46 Cabriolet |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4125 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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Ellis wrote: | kevin2306 wrote: | https://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-spray-contact-adhesive-clear-500ml/8064p
What about that Ellis?
Kev |
Thank you Kev2306
A trip to Screwfix in Bangor tomorrow, Toolstation is right next door. |
I know that Screwfix well, just off the A5 as you come down the hill into Bangor
Daughter was a student there for 4 years! |
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Kleftiwallah
Joined: 27 Oct 2016 Posts: 222 Location: North Wiltshire
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Posted: Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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Try Sikaflex chum. Cheers, Tony. _________________ It may work in practice, but not necessarily in theory! |
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alanb
Joined: 10 Sep 2012 Posts: 516 Location: Berkshire.
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Try Alpha Thixofix, for a short while I worked part time for a specialist vehicle builder and Thixofix is what they used for roof linings and internal trim etc. It widely available on line and not that expensive. _________________ old tourer
Morris 8 two seater |
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Bitumen Boy
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 1738 Location: Above the snow line in old Monmouthshire
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 1:12 pm Post subject: |
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Off topic I know, but Toolstation seem to have a policy of opening their new stores as close as possible to existing Screwfix branches. Screwfix sent me a 10% off voucher in the post the other day, but for most stuff I bet Toolstation would still be cheaper... |
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Kleftiwallah
Joined: 27 Oct 2016 Posts: 222 Location: North Wiltshire
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Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2018 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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After six visits to Screwfix for various items, I've come away with what I needed only once.
Cheers, Topny. _________________ It may work in practice, but not necessarily in theory! |
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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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Ellis
Dont know if this is all too late but I have sourced 3 of the U shaped plastic protectors you were after.
Give me a shout
Kevin |
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