Bonding Fiberglass to Metal

[ProTouring442]

Is there a way to bond fiberglass to metal and hide the blend, in a way that lasts? I figure the secret is in having a large transfer area, but I don't know if that really works.

The idea is to bond fiberglass widened rear quarters on a 240Z. The quarters look like this:



Thanks!

[66fury]

3m has a series of bonding adhesives that are great

[Boss 5.0]

For my fiberglass work I use West Systems products. I use their six10 epoxy bond. 24 hour cure time, after than it can be sanded down and you can apply filler over it, or prime etc.

Unbelievable products.

[dhutton]

I have had good luck with 3M 8115 panel adhesive.

Don

[broken1234]

Is the West six10 recommended for metal?

[Boss 5.0]

Originally Posted by broken1234

Is the West six10 recommended for metal?

If you were to read the packaging it is recommended for most everything. I use it all the time, it is incredible stuff.

On my fiberglass hood, there was too wide of a gap to the fenders. I couldn't move the fenders in any more. So I made some aluminum backers on the bottom of my hood and ran a heavy bead along the edge of the hood. 24 hours later I peeled the backer off. I was then able to block sand the epoxy to a perfect gap with the fender. And, if I were to hit it with a hammer it will not chip off, it has become part of the hood. This stuff rocks.

I have used it on metal without fail.

http://www.westsystem.com/ss/new-six10-epoxy-adhesive/