bad ass 62

any recommendations on a good bonding adhesive something with a longer set up time, putting a front clip on my 62 Thanks for the help

Big-K

There is a good u-tube Video link here on the forum on how to install a front clip. Search post by DynamicCorvettes 12-6-2023

bad ass 62

i actually called them $600 for a gallon thinking there must be other options.

Con

Other forum members recommended Lord Fusor for my cracked panel. It's a fast set though.Available from Amazon

mrg

I had good results with Lord Fusor 127ez. Working time before setup was 60 minutes IIRC.


https://www.jbtools.com/lord-fusor-1...ow-set-7-1-oz/



John

vjjack04

SEM SMC adhesive works well. You'll need the two part applicator gun and several
tubes, might end up several hundred dollars regardless...

Pop Chevy

I still use Vette Panel Adhesive. YOU can determine the set time. I got some last year for 85 a quart.

leif.anderson93

Just another choice, 3M Panel Bonding. You'll, also, need the application gun.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a2...hink-is-tasty/

DansYellow66

Haven’t used it for a fiberglass repair but I’ve used it for bonding metal and other things. Plenty of work time, looks pretty much like Ecklers bonding agent used to look like and seems plenty strong.

dcamick

https://www.jbtools.com/lord-fusor-1...ow-set-7-1-oz/

As mentioned in previous threads, Harbor Vettes Erie, Pa uses this quite extensively......... Corvettes and Boat repairs

OldVetteguy84

I used adhesive from Corvette Image. You buy it by the gallon. I found set up time in cool temps to be an hour or two. A little faster if it’s hot.

I really like the slow set up time. Don’t feel rushed, and I used a lot by the time I fixed all my mistakes!

nutt

But Corvette Image no longer exists. Sorry to say. I used the epoxy by the gallon stuff from Dynamic Corvettes, it's expensive but doing all 4 corners and some odds and ends, I used a gallon plus another qt. because I was overmixing every time. Hard to mix the exact amount, but given the bit of experience I have now, I could wittle it down a bit. Over $700 for all of it.

SupremeDeluxe

8115 is a great product. I don't have extensive experience with it, but I have used it many time to fill worn-out screw holes in fiberglass and to do a really nice section repair on a Porsche floor pan.

jrm5657

APF 7 is the best I have ever found. Lee Bumb uses this on their assembled front clips. Great product, right color and is nice and thick, squeezes out to look just like factory bonds and you can mix it for quick or slow set time.

JBL Specialty

Apf 7 is great but not easy to find. I found someone who sells it. Call Scott at Sc Enterprises 269 475 5024.

agump

Norton speedgrip comes in different open times.
they had a sale last spring when purchasing 5 tubes at $65 ea you received an aplication gun at no charge. Basically the same item as SEM or 3M.

bad ass 62

cant thank everybody enough for the input have a Merry Christmas

ptjsk

I used the VPM when needed for my application. That product is incredibly strong. After it sets up, it's like grinding stone to get it into shape. I learned to be very close with my final product. Great stuff!

Pat

csherman

I use the 3M 08115 Panel Bond
Long working time
Nice squeeze out....

polo91

It's about a hundred a quart now, but good stuff. This repair was done over two years ago just using the adhesive. The car is driven in all-weather almost every day, sits outside quite a bit, and the repair is still perfect.