Glue for semi flex solar panels
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at 16:36
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Hi
explorers. Can I get some recommendations on a suitable adhesive to stick
aluminium backed semi flexible solar panels onto the powder coated
aluminium roof of my van.Tips re surface preparation would also be appreciated.
Regards, Harry.
Reply By: graham B9 - Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 05:19
Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 05:19
You have a topaz and I assume that you are going to stick it to that. Then tow it off road?
Sikafex 11FC is great. Comes in black, white and concrete
grey BUT dirt sticks to it like
S------ to a blanket and you will never get the dirt off. ( speaking from expereince here). You might get lots of advice on removing dirt but this does NOT work on sikafex.
I would use non acid cure silicone (ie Selleys seal and paint for example) as the acid will destroy the back of mirrors and might effect the solar panel.
It will be much easier to remove than Sikafex as
well
It will also be much cheaper as sikafex 11FC is about $16.90 a tube and silicone is about $5.95 for the same amount.
Wash the surface with soad and water then allow to dry. Seal all around the edges and flush as that dirt will get under the panel and once it rains it will slowly leak out as you drive. This producing a dirty mud trail down the topax.
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