Re: [Chevelle-list] epoxy for body panels?

[Bill Vander Werf]

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Repairing with any old 2 part epoxy isn't what I would recommend but there are products out there that work very well.   3M makes a product, # 8115 panel bonding adhesive, to be used with an applicator gun # 8191. The product is a two part adhesive that is mixed when the two parts combine in the nozzle of the applicator gun. I'm not sure the adhesive is an epoxy but it may very well be.   3M recommends plug welding the ends of the panel in the door jamb and at the rear. Their theory is that while the adhesive holds fast in a direct pull it can shear in a collision so they still recommend welding those areas.   The product works very well in the field without any comebacks I am aware of since I've been selling the product.   Some of the real benefits of using the product in the collision repair industry are the elimination of warpage from heat, the elimination of rust inside the panels caused by burnback of the coatings, they no longer have to worry about setting interiors on fire while welding and they don't have any spattering on glass.   Bill Vander Werf   ----- Original Message ----- From: John Nasta To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:33 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] epoxy for body panels? I just got an email suggesting that I try epoxy rather than welding to hang my new quarter panel. The advantage is supposed to be that there is no chance of heat distortion (warpage) that you can get from welding, also you don’t need special equipment to do it. Supposedly this is common practice in body shops these days. Has anybody tried this?