[GTT 280]

All,

Does anybody in the UK know of a metal glue that is good for steel and aluminium?

Cheers,
K.

[sel]

are you tryin to stick.....
metal to metal??
metal to plastic??

metal to.....

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by 260 GTT (original)

All,

Does anybody in the UK know of a metal glue that is good for steel and aluminium?

Cheers,
K.

Steel to Steel and Alu to Steel, oh, and Steel to Alu, possibly even Alu to Alu.

So yes, definately a METAL GLUE

(you were joking right?)

Cheers,
K.

[Shorty]

Quote: Originally Posted by 260 GTT (original)

Steel to Steel and Alu to Steel, oh, and Steel to Alu, possibly even Alu to Alu.

So yes, definately a METAL GLUE

(you were joking right?)

Cheers,
K.

Are you sticking that front grille badge on?

If you are, let me know how you get on

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by Shorty (original)

Are you sticking that front grille badge on?

If you are, let me know how you get on

Yes, I am.

Instead of just glueing it in place, i am going to unbolt the JCW badge and then glue two bolts to the back of the GTT badge, then bolt it in place.

Hence the "Does anyone know of a good METAL glue?" question...

Full removal of the front bumper required too, so also need to find out where to place axel stands... nothing is straight forward is it....

Cheers,
K.

[stealth haggis]

hmmm i remeber to stick stuff to aluminium can be tricky when i broke stuff at work but roland acctuly had a post about this and they made a separte plate bolted that through the grill and then used some sort of silicone sealer to attch the badge to the plate as i know form repairng and sealing bits of the plant at work slicnoce and aluminium stick quite well

also due to the nature of the grill its not adviabe to stick stight onto it hence the backing plate

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by JWF (original)

hmmm i remeber to stick stuff to aluminium can be tricky when i broke stuff at work but roland acctuly had a post about this and they made a separte plate bolted that through the grill and then used some sort of silicone sealer to attch the badge to the plate as i know form repairng and sealing bits of the plant at work slicnoce and aluminium stick quite well

also due to the nature of the grill its not adviabe to stick stight onto it hence the backing plate

nice info.

Cheers,
K.

[G-Man]

I used a hot glue gun to put my AC Schnitzer badge on my grille and its still on there a year and a bit later.

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original)

I used a hot glue gun to put my AC Schnitzer badge on my grille and its still on there a year and a bit later.

Was the back of your badge smooth metal? I imagine the hot glue had the benefit of bonding with the plastic grille more than cold silicone?

Am still favouring the metal glue with bolts as a permenant fixture.

Cheers,
K.

[stealth haggis]

hot glue is good beacuse it still retains as certian ammount of vicousness and dosnt totaly solidify much the same as silicone but from stuff ive repiard at work i know siliconce dose the trick on a long tream (parts on grain dyrers exposed to heat and frost in equal measure) and it holds (dosent stick rubber very well thow for some resaon)

also if at any point you wish to remove it id opt for bolting as if its siliconed stright on rather than to a backing plate dont expect an easy time removing the silicone as if glue in stright on go for the hot glue as its easier to remove

[stu(pid)]

What about JB weld? Worked great for sticking additional aluminium air diverters on my GRS intercooler.

[G-Man]

Ya it is smooth aluminium about the same size as the JCW badge.

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by stu(pid) (original)

What about JB weld? Worked great for sticking additional aluminium air diverters on my GRS intercooler.

Kwik weld - withstands temps up to 150 oC, tensile strength 2500lbs (148kg/cm2) bonds metal, plastic, ceramic, wood, masonry and glass. Cures in 4mins full strength in 20mins. Emergency repairs, seals water leaks in pipes and tanks.

Where do you buy it from?

Cheers,
K.

[stu(pid)]

I think I have seen it in Halfords. If not, you can easily order it off the Internet.

[roland2003]

Clear bathroom silicon sealant works very well for this, we also use it to affix many of the TT interior trim parts we do. Needs a warm garage to set enough to stay in place after 5 mins. Nice & strong ,sticks to most surfaces,even uneven ones (plastic, ali, stainless etc) ,yet can be pulled off (just) if you need to. Metal glues (araldite etc) are IMO a bit OTT for a badge
Best Regards Roland GTT

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Clear bathroom silicon sealant works very well for this, we also use it to affix many of the TT interior trim parts we do. Needs a warm garage to set enough to stay in place after 5 mins. Nice & strong ,sticks to most surfaces,even uneven ones (plastic, ali, stainless etc) ,yet can be pulled off (just) if you need to. Metal glues (araldite etc) are IMO a bit OTT for a badge
Best Regards Roland GTT

I hear you.

But it did not work for me, and i could see silicone sealant behind the badge.
I also need to unbolt my JCW badge, so i may as well do the job properly, and i can see how it can be done perfectly with some bolts and metal glue.

It sounds elaborate, but the end result is pure genius

Ahem

Cheers,
K.

[Lucky Dave]

I made a small plate to fit behind the badge, this had 2 countersunk holes in it, I bolted it into place on the grill, you could use small self tappers (then no need to remove bumper).

The using double sided foam backed tape ( the same as you use to fit number plates) I stuck the badge to the plate!

job done.