mark shekle Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Hi, I need to replace my cycle wings, I've noted that quite a few cars are sporting them without using the std nut & bolt fixing method, favouring the gluing alternative. Can anyone recommend any 'tried and tested' glue and name the appropriate suppliers? Caterham had suggested either windscreen adhesive or fibreglass, any preference?? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted February 9, 2002 Share Posted February 9, 2002 Search under "Sikaflex". This has been covered extensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Wurth "Zebra" is the stuff. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Stuck mine with clear silicon NO WAY will they fall off!! Beauty is it's cheap and flexible Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Thats a brave claim..... How long ago did you stick them Andy??? Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Gripfill available from most Builders Merchants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangers quotNquot Mas1697456953 Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 2000 Car's done 4000 miles and they show no signs of loosening (yet)!!!! Andy Marks VHPD7@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Barbie Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 Have to agree with Arnie, the black gloop from Caterham is the stuff to use. I'd not want to travel too close behind Andy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert OSELLO Posted February 10, 2002 Share Posted February 10, 2002 I had to face with this issue some weeks ago when I moved my 1.6K from flared wings to cycle. I used both methods: nuts and bolt fixing and gluing. First of all, I cut a bit from a piece of ali, bent it to get two sides at a right angle, drilled two holes on one side. This side has been bolt on the wingtay; before the other side has been glued and flooded with fiberglass inside the wing. This assembly seems to be very strong and reliable. The result looks very nice, as screws and nuts are hidden, but wings can be removed if needed. Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drawmer Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 A neighbour of mine had some thoughts on this: Here are some pictures and explanation of how he did it. Go to boltless fittings (I've posted these pics before, so some of you may have seen them already) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 the reason a lot of the wings fly of is incorrect fitting you have to remove the powder coat from the wing stay to allow the bonding sticky stuff to stick properly pu adhesive is best fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert OSELLO Posted February 12, 2002 Share Posted February 12, 2002 Paul, very good job from your neighbour! Do you know how he get rid of the remaining rivnuts holes on the sideskins? Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Drawmer Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Robert, Robin's car was a new build, so he didn't have that problem. I assume that the brackets he made up are similar in concept to those you have made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert OSELLO Posted February 13, 2002 Share Posted February 13, 2002 Paul thanks, I understand better now. Yes, the brakets I made are similar, just smaller. I think yours are better than mine, because probably more robust. But the idea is the same. Cheers, Robert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 I glued them in 1998, with clear silicon (same in your bathroom) Clean the inside of the wing before (with alcool, not wisky or vodka to remove the dust and oil) Put a lot to fit the wingstay in it. Let them dry for one or Two days and you will never lost them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Russell Posted February 15, 2002 Share Posted February 15, 2002 Eric Don't speak too soon, My cycle wings were initially fitted with clear silicone and I thought they were secure.......until one went flying past my left ear and landed in a grass verge! Replaced with copious amounts of Sikaflex which is horrid stuff to handle but sticks like s..t to a blanket. Hopefully!!!!! Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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