Installing Chequer-plate Steel
Submitted: Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 14:02
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I am installing some chequer-plate steel sections onto a Defender 110 (ie.. aluminium paneling), and was wondering what the best way to do it would be?
I was thinking of running a bead of siliconeround the edge of the steel, a few zig-zags through the centre, then pressing it on. I could then drill the holes, and either pop-rivet or bolt on each panel.
The other option would be to get a large piece of rubber between the two bits of metal.
Does anyone ave any thoughts on this? The panels will be along the kick-boards below the doors, along the front wings, and on the rear corners.
thanks,
Chris
Reply By: Lone Wolf - Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 19:17
Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 19:17
Okay........
Line up the panel, drill ALL the holes, even if it means using 2 rivets to keep the panel in place.
Remove panel, debur holes on panel AND car.
Use SICAFLEX or Silicone, then rivet within 5 minutes.
Rubber will tend to make panels distort when pulling up rivets.
Use Stainless Steel Rivets, DON'T listen to anyone else about Monel or Aluminium, just do the job ONCE.
I am a Sheetmetal Worker by the way.
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Follow Up By: tcp_ip_boy - Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 20:25
Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 20:25
Thanks for that - sounds like good advice!
I'll buy you a beer when it's all together
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Follow Up By: Scott_G - Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 21:57
Monday, Jun 07, 2004 at 21:57
another so called trained dummy of a sheetmetal worker
monel would out last stainless steel in every way under all conditions
another damn failure of the TAFE system
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Follow Up By: Lone Wolf - Tuesday, Jun 08, 2004 at 07:19
Tuesday, Jun 08, 2004 at 07:19
It's the electolosis component that worries me, I am led to believe that S/S is less of a risk.
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Follow Up By: Lone Wolf - Tuesday, Jun 08, 2004 at 19:20
Tuesday, Jun 08, 2004 at 19:20
Just checked to be sure, Stainless Steel is closer to zero on the Galvanic scale than Monel.
Stainless Steel = 0.0 - 0.15 ( 300 series )
Monel = 0.04 - 0.14
Not bad for a Dummy Sheetie, who is WAAAAAAY older than the TAFE system!
We are of course splitting hairs here, trivial stuff, but I am simply backing up my statement.
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