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ddonaca351

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that is to say YOU put it on the car, paying somebody to do it doesn't count...

Anyhow, question:

instead of using the 3m double sided tape, I was thinking of using West Systems epoxy (the best thing since sliced bread) to glue the pieces on. Ive thought it over for a couple days and can't really think of any drawback.

Can you guys think of something that Im forgetting?

BTW, if you guys haven't used west's epoxy stuff you should go by the marine supply store and pick some up, neat chit' man....


Thanks for the advice...
DD-
 

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I have not installed a body kit yet. But I would imagine the drawbacks are.
1. You have to keep the piece firmly in place while the glue dries.
2. If you ever want to take the body kit off (Repairs or selling the car). It is going to be a much harder job.
 

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Body kit needs to flex, epoxy would be to stiff............
 
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ddonaca351 said:
that is to say YOU put it on the car, paying somebody to do it doesn't count...

Anyhow, question:

instead of using the 3m double sided tape, I was thinking of using West Systems epoxy (the best thing since sliced bread) to glue the pieces on. Ive thought it over for a couple days and can't really think of any drawback.

Can you guys think of something that Im forgetting?

BTW, if you guys haven't used west's epoxy stuff you should go by the marine supply store and pick some up, neat chit' man....


Thanks for the advice...
DD-
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Dave i use 3m Automix epoxy , probably simular to what you are talking about. I would put a couple of screws in each piece to have a mechanical bond also. When you are applying large pieces the glue dries extremly fast so you have to have things ready to go on. Good luck with your ground effect adventure.

joe
 

ddonaca351

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Cavallo said:
Body kit needs to flex, epoxy would be to stiff............
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this is a classic example of why disclaimers don't work.... the people you are trying to weeeeddd out are too stoned to read.


DD
 

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Cavallo said:
Body kit needs to flex, epoxy would be to stiff............
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sounds like a good idea but that thing will crack at the seams like a 'fat guy in a little coat'

RIP - Chris Farley
 

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Well speaking from experience, my 02 has body pieces that move and chaff the paint.
Thought I would mention that, maybe I shouldn't.
 
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