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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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its for a roof-scoop (the one purchased from scoobyworld). Has anyone used Sikaflex to bond this part or any other external part to their car? How long does it take to dry?
Im a little reluctant in getting a hole drilled to the roof and would just like some advice on what to use

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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I used it to attach my CF Exhaust guard

Duck tapped it for 24 hours

Hasn't moved a mm since
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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****tiflex, about 1/2hr if i remember , and my goodness its a strong bond.......remains slightly flex to the touch
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dpb
****tiflex, about 1/2hr if i remember , and my goodness its a strong bond.......remains slightly flex to the touch
is that 1-2hrs or 30mins?? where can you buy it from - B&Q??

Has anyone used it for a roofscoop or a window spoiler????
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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i *think* its about 1/2 hr before it STARTS to go off after this you wont what to be changing you mind on its position..!!

i suspect Phil is correct 24 hrs for fully cured bond - perhaps critical if there are stresses involved.

best see supplier - perhaps builders merchants - i used it on boats - so chandlery.
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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 06:41 PM
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Cica flex, also Pur(i) flex, all the same thing. Comes in different colours.

I get mine from an auto paint supplier.

It starts to go off after 1/2 an hour. Full strength is achieved after 24 hours. After that, don't even think about trying to get it off

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Old Oct 16, 2005 | 10:05 PM
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cheers guys. Im now quite confident that the roof-scoop will stay on without bolting it onto the roof
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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cheers guys. Im now quite confident that the roof-scoop will stay on without bolting it onto the roof
Oh, it'll stay on. Can't vouch for the whole roof if you get up enough speed though, those panels are PRETTY thin;(

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