What Bonding Adhesive should I use

[Dennis H.]

I have read several threads on the subject of Bonding Adhesive and several seem to like the 3M product with Fusor coming in second for someone looking for a working window of 1- 1.5 hr.

3M Automix 8115 for $41.10 @ 6.75 oz and the applicator gun for $148.00

Fusor 127EZ for $34.99 @ 10.1 oz and the applicator gun for $44.99

The Pros seem to like Corvette Image or Ecklers Bonding Adhesive but the working time is very short and my concern is working time for a first time user. I will be using this to install a jigged front end.

If I go with the 3M or Fusor how many tubes would it take to install a front end?

Any other tips or input would be a great help, thanks

Dennis

[Steven C.]

Re: What Bonding Adhesive should I use

Dennis,

I've been very pleased with Lord Fusor 147 (sounds lke a superhero, huh)...but it has a very short working time.

Steve

[Norris W.]

Re: What Bonding Adhesive should I use

Call me old school, but I've always liked the 880 Fiberglass Evercoat bonding adhesive. You're right though, I think the window would be a lot tighter.

As far as the 3M stuff goes, I have used some of their other stuff that requires the gun. The Dupont/3M jobber here had some deal a year or so ago where they could give away the gun if you bought several tubes of the adhesive. It may be long gone.

I wish you'd E mail me and let me know how the installation goes and how well you're able to make it fit.

[Dennis H.]

Re: What Bonding Adhesive should I use

Looks like the 3M Automix 8115 while pricey is the product for a first timer like me. I will keep everyone up to date on this front end instal as I'm sure to ask more questions.

[Norris W.]

Re: What Bonding Adhesive should I use

Good luck with it. I've never installed a jig assembled one, but have skinned a whole clip off of another car and put it on a different one. I hope you'll do A LOT of trial fitting/alignment before you break out the glue, regardless of which type you decide on.