Page 1 of 1

Skin glue

PostPosted: Sat May 20, 2017 2:38 pm
by Gerdo
Over on a truck camper forum, there is a guy that has totally rebuilt some TCs.
To adhere the skin (Filon) onto the framing, he uses Silkaflex 221.
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywo ... aQodFOwMaw

Re: Skin glue

PostPosted: Tue May 23, 2017 10:33 am
by UK-Corlett
Hi Gerdo

I hope the following helps:

When looking into silkaflex and other silicone/polyurethane mastics its difficult to get real data. Every ones mastic is the best.
I got this from Practical Boat Owner PBO magazine. But data as good as this is very rare.
Usually they test different types but never the one you want.

Check out http://www.pbo.co.uk/gear/which-adhesive-sealant-is-best-20877

Looks like the Sabatack 750XL is the one to go for but as you would think its not that easy to get in the UK
However Evostik is very very cheap

Image

Also It uses a Houndsfield Tensometer just like the one when I did my engineering training.
Clive