by Red in Texas » Wed Nov 09, 2005 12:39 pm
Don't know if it's paintable, but the installation instructions say it is glueable....
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"Lay out material on trailer floor, keeping side to be applied clean and free from dirt or debris.
FOR FRP: Apply adhesives to panel (double sided tape, Liquid Nails, or contact cement). In most cases, for FRP trailers, double-sided tape will provide significant holding power but will need fasteners along front and rear leading edges.
FOR WOOD: Using Liquid Nails Contact Adhesive is optional but does help hold panel against wall prior to fastening. Double-sided tape will not work on wood surfaces.
Flip one panel up at a time and place against trailer wall. Be sure to position sheet perfectly before applying to wall if using double-sided tape due to lack of movement once applied.
Use cargo jacks to hold Bulitex panel in place. Work out any bubbles that may form.
When inserting fasteners, work from center to ends.
FOR FRP: Shorter fasteners are required due to wall thickness. Countersinking is necessary.
FOR WOOD: Use our New Self-drilling, Self-threading, and Self-countersinking Screws and insert using a screw gun. (Caution: Using a drill to insert screws may cause threads to strip).
Depending on width of Bulitex panel, place 2 to 4 horizontal chalk line rows parallel to length of trailer. If sheet and post trailer, place screws about 12” on center vertically on each post or every 24 inches. Important: Be sure screws are slightly countersunk below the surface to avoid getting torn off. "
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Hey, my name is Red.
I've been doing my homework on building a bike tear for some time and have lurked in and out of here for some time. I'm between Austin and Houston, but now am required to go into Baton Rouge for two days a week on business. The hotel market is pretty skimpy owing to the "refugees" from Katrina, and a bike tear would serve my needs to a T for the one night a week I plan on spending there.
The Bulitex is an interesting material, but it appears to be too flexible to suit my needs. I'm looking to keep weight in the 200-300 pound range along the lines of a Quicksilver bike tear. Mine won't be anywhere near 8 ft long and 4 feet tall. If I have to use a backing under Bulitex, as I would with aluminum skin, I don't see too many advantages.
Who has the record for least weight on a tear on this site? Also, anyone have any ideas as to how I can shave precious ounces from my build? If I use 3/8 in plywood and just polyurethane it, do you think it'll hold up? I'm not planning on doing anything more than haul light tools in it and then sleep in it at night.
Thanks.