Lee Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 As the search is not available, it's that age old question... What glue should I use to stick the front wings on, and where can I get it? Any other tips? Thanks Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Sikaflex worked well on mine. Get the surfaces really clean and also rough up the stay with a coarse file to remove powder coat and provide more grip. It sticks to everything and tends to get everywhere too, but wipes off the paintwork with a bit of white spirit if you get finger marks as I did. The bond looks very solid-I also used it to fix a short mudflap extension to the front and this also holds very well despite being subject to quite a bit of movement. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusandy Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I bonded mine on using bighead fastners that I fibreglassed on to the inside of the wings. These then allow you to attach the wings to the stays using cable ties. Took a while to do, but gives I think the best solution, no drilling of stays is reqd, & taks 30 seconds to remove & replace the wings if needed. Can mail you some pictures later if you like. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 16, 2003 Author Share Posted July 16, 2003 Andy - that sounds like a great solution to the bolt / glue dilemma! Please email me some pictures later. Am a bit worried about sticking the wings on, as I've always had them bolted, and have seen plenty leave the nest unexpectedly, but can't be bothered with all the hassle of drilling the new wings (and thought I'd try the boltless look first)! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Andy, I'd be very interested in pictures as well, and where you got the bits from. Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 All I was going the Sikaflex route, but have now seen a car (Bob Corb's) with the Bigheads solution and it seems a better route. The part name he ordered is "Cable Tyrap B32-15 Stainless Steel" - available direct from their sales dept. 01202 574601. He used 'XL45' panel bonding adhesive (not sure of manufacturer. If anyone calls, could you post/e-mail the price. Might be worth doing a bulk buy?? Cheers Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooh Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I used some stuff called 'Tiger seal' from a local car shop. It comes in a metal caulking canister. I drilled a few small holes in the stay so that the adhesive can squeeze through the holes to form resin rivets. Even with some high speed off-roading the wings are still solid. Only down side is it takes -an agonisingly- long time to cure (good 24Hrs). Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Lee, i used Sikaflex, and have a brand new tube, i have to go to Redline this week, let me know if you are interested C7 PWT Pure Steel XE. Founder Member of The Twisted Prop Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotusandy Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 I have knocked a PDF instuction sheet together explaing all, have sent it to lee, Charles, what is your email address? If anyone else is interested, let me know i I can email it to you. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Flatters Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Lee, I used the "Bighead" route. If the weather is clement you can have a butchers at my wings tomorrow at the Wotton Hatch. *arrowright*Harry Flatters *arrowright* AKA Steve Mell of Su77on Se7ens and Joint AO - Surrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobuy Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Hi Andy, Would apreciate the pdf please, Cheers, Neil neill@emirates.net.ae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted July 16, 2003 Leadership Team Share Posted July 16, 2003 I went the Big Head route also - when I rang the sales department the girl said the item I was after is sold in packs of 100, at £100++. She then very helpfully arranged to send me a samples pack and catalogues, including the 8 fasteners I needed totally free of charge. What a company 😬 I fastened them to the wings with HV350 adhesive - a flexible glue available from Demon Tweeks for less than a fiver , and reasonably easy to use. Two track sessions later and everythings still intact BTW, use 2 cable ties per fastener just to be safe. Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted July 16, 2003 Share Posted July 16, 2003 Andy, Email address is blatchat@charleselliott.co.uk. Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Andy Me to please thanks David davidnelson33@btopenworld.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Andy, I'd also appreciate the file. Thanks, John js_christensen@yahoo.com Throttle Steer Edited by - JohnCh on 17 Jul 2003 16:26:43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Cheers Andy, I got it! I tried to let you know via e-mail, but they keep bouncing back. -John Throttle Steer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 With Andy's permission, I've uploaded the info to my site (thanks Andy!). Cycle wing cable tie fixing Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Thanks Andy - that's great... just need to get the bits now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Longhurst Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 could i have a copy of the pdf please, sounds good ian@media-works.co.uk Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Longhurst Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 could i have a copy of the pdf please, sounds good ian@media-works.co.uk Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 Ian, It's on my site (direct link up a couple of postings, or use the general link below). Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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