Tuesday, Apr 15, 2014 at 19:59
Hi JohnKT
As I recall, I bound both ends of the (cut to size bungee cords) with a very strong cotton thread, the sort used by canvas goods makers, as tight as possiable, binding both the rubber strands and their covering, for about 10mm. Then dip the four ends into "araldite", and leave them set for 24 hrs for the glue to penetrate and harden.
The next stage is to attach the bungees to the van. Mark on the new cord covering, where the screws went through on the old cords "artline texta", dip a small awl in silicone grease, and gently work the awl through the covering, and seperating the rubber strands of the bungee, but not damaging them in any way, just so the awl finds the original screw holes in the frame. Gently insert the screws through the outer cover, through the new bungee and loosly, into the roof frame. I always prefer to replace the original screws with stainless steel ones.
Once this has been done, I use white caravan silicone sealant under and around the cord mountings. Tighten the screws up, tape the cover down till it all dries, and thats about it.
Did
mine about 4 yrs ago, and they still work and look
ok.
regards, string
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