Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 On my 2008 Volvo, 780, the left front fender fairing has separated from its mounting bracket. Both pieces appear to be made of some type of plastic. The fairing was attached with some type of adhesive. I just searched the Resource Guide and found no solution. Does anyone have any recommendations for an epoxy that will be suitable for this type of plastic repair? Thanks, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shorts Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Check with your local body shop suppler or marina, both SIKA and 3M make some pretty amazing adhesives, the boat and body people should be on top of the curve of what's best for your application Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollytrolley Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 As I recall, Loctite also has some very hi-tech automotive adhesive products that a lot of the off-road-racers depend on.....pretty tough applications... 97 Freightshaker Century Cummins M11-370 / 1350 /10 spd / 3:08 /tandem/ 20ft Garage/ 30 ft Curtis Dune toybox with a removable horse-haul-module to transport Dolly-The-Painthorse to horse camps and trail heads all over the Western U S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronbo Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 do a search Uber my name. I had a panel on my kenworth seperate. Someone suggested a product. Worked great and great support. Not too bad in price. You do not want to use the wrong product. Mayne Scrap will chime in Ron C. 2013 Dynamax Trilogy 3850 D3 2000 Kenworth T2000 Optimus Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 SEM makes an adhesive (2 part) that I've used for fairings and bumpers. Auto BODY supply (not auto PARTS) stores will have it or similar by 3M. There's also "Lourdes Fusor" which was used by GM to bond the panels on Lumina vans etc, but usually in professional applicators only. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyerjf Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Quiz your local Volvo dealers body shop. The type of material and its compatibility to the adhesive is critical. Good luck Jeff Beyer temporarily retired from Trailer Transit 2000 Freightliner Argosy Cabover 2008 Work and Play 34FK Homebase NW Indiana, no longer full time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broncohauler Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Quiz your local Volvo dealers body shop. The type of material and its compatibility to the adhesive is critical. Good luck I agree talk to a Volvo body shop first. Also (PM) Alen F he is a good body man by trade and has walked a lot of us through repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refuzn-To-Grow-Up Posted April 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Thanks everyone for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 An all around strong epoxy is West System. Widely used in the marine industry, when mixed with a thickening agent, also from West System, it can be a strong adhesive. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurDisco Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Um mine says it's made out of abs plastic - I glued mine back together using abs cement. The type plumbers use. I can't move it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lots2see Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 The West System product is "Six10". It is a two-part gap filling epoxy adhesive in a self metering cartridge. Bonds to wood, metal, fiberglass, and concrete. I use it quite often on fiberglass panels. It does not flow on vertical surfaces. An excellent product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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