alpine_64
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So, many car manufacturers now use specific automotive glues to bond structural components.
Often different glues depending on the area of the car and structural loads.
Im wondering if anyone has considered using these as a " value add" when restoring their cars.
The factory for example would use limited welding along areas like the cruciform to the floors... You could potentially increase the sriffness of the shell by sealing the floors to the X with these glues as well as the welding.
Same in areas like the boot floor or other places where panels are spot welded and then seam sealer is applied.
If instead of seam sealer you used an automotive adhesive wouldn't it provide the seal as well as adding structural strength? And without the added weight of seam welding a shell..
Im thinking of this for a good way of stiffening a shell for racing without the weight penalty or chance of distortion of seam welding.
Any thoughts?
Often different glues depending on the area of the car and structural loads.
Im wondering if anyone has considered using these as a " value add" when restoring their cars.
The factory for example would use limited welding along areas like the cruciform to the floors... You could potentially increase the sriffness of the shell by sealing the floors to the X with these glues as well as the welding.
Same in areas like the boot floor or other places where panels are spot welded and then seam sealer is applied.
If instead of seam sealer you used an automotive adhesive wouldn't it provide the seal as well as adding structural strength? And without the added weight of seam welding a shell..
Im thinking of this for a good way of stiffening a shell for racing without the weight penalty or chance of distortion of seam welding.
Any thoughts?