Which glue do I use?
Submitted: Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 20:40
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Dave B ( BHQ NSW)
I need to do a bit of maintenance on my old LC.
A couple of the electric windows are a bit slow going up and down and a couple of the electric door locks don't always activate from the button on the drivers door.
I suspect that all it needs is cleaning the dust out of the window guides, and maybe a bit of lubricant on them as
well as the hinges on the door lock rods.
I usually use graphite powder for this as it doesn't attract dust to any great degree.
My problem is the sticky stuff that holds the plastic inner door liner to the door is 25 years old now. I think I should put some new stuff on to keep out the dust and draughts from coming into the car through
the gap in the doors for the door mechanism and the drain holes on the bottom of the doors.
What should I use? Some people say Bluetack and some say windscreen sealant.
There is other stuff that sticks real
well to a blanket but I am reluctant to use that because of the smell.
What's the best sticky stuff to use ?
Dave
Reply By: Member - Scrubby (VIC) - Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 21:33
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 21:33
Dave,
" SIKAFLEX - 11FC " It is the best adhesive / sealant that I have ever used.
Available from most hardware outlets in various colours, not cheap but an excellent product.
Scrubby.
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Follow Up By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 22:44
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 22:44
Thanks Scrubby, perhaps I used the wrong word when I said which 'glue'.
Ideally this sticky goo that is normally used remains somewhat sticky rather than setting hard. That is so you can peel the plastic liner off and replace it again without much trouble.
I think the Sikaflex sets hard, or is a once up use. I may be wrong there.
Dave
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Reply By: member - mazcan - Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 22:42
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 22:42
hi dave b
i would suggest selleys butyl mastic as it can be pulled apart anytime you need to get at any parts
you will only need a thin bead of it on the plastic inner door liners
cheers
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Follow Up By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 22:49
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 22:49
Thanks mazcan, that sounds like the stuff to use.
As you say, you only need a thin bead around each cutout in the door.
cheers
Dave
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Follow Up By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 23:12
Monday, Jun 13, 2011 at 23:12
Yes Dave, Selleys butyl mastic is the go.
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Reply By: Skippype - Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 at 08:31
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 at 08:31
Dave
I have always used graphite powder on the window frames of my LC up here in the Cooper Basin.
Just recently our mechanic gave me some spray on silicon lubricant and I used it. It doesn't attract the dust. Since that day the windows have worked a treat. Had I used the old graphite powder I would have been re-applying it by now...
Skip
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Follow Up By: Member Al (Sunshine Coast) - Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 at 10:57
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2011 at 10:57
Yes Skip, I also use spray silicon for such things. The carrier fluid quickly dries leaving the dry silicon to lubricate without attracting dust. Has the additional advantage of not staining as graphite does.
Usually use graphite in locks but never tried silicon there. Has anyone tried silicon in a lock successfully?
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Follow Up By: Dave B ( BHQ NSW) - Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 17:06
Thursday, Jun 16, 2011 at 17:06
Thanks for that info Skip, I will certainly try that.
Not sure how many different products like that are on the market, but I have some Selleys EziGlide here so I will give that a go.
Dave
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