eliaskok Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Hi guys i need a good sealant/adhesive that i can get today or tomorrow from a local store like Halfords, homebase or B&Q for front bumper skirt. Any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 none of them are any use mate they are domestic sealant you need something thats flexible weatherproof and tough like these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PU-PANELBONDER-SEAM-SEALING-ADHESIVE-FLEXIBLE-SEALANT-/370165394112?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item562f93aac0 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/U-POL-TIGER-SEAL-BLACK-310ML-SEALANT-FREE-TRACKED-POST-/181536777144?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a446f63b8 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-PU-Sealant-Adhesive-Elastic-Polyurethane-Cartridge-Strong-Flexible-Seal-/281443552912?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item418757ce90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliaskok Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 I was hoping i could get one today at least from Halfords but it looks like i will have to order one. Thanks for the help mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Tigerseal or other similar polyurethane sealant mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artscot79 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 yeah if you want to do the job right mate you need the proper stuff Halfords used to sell tiger seal but i havent seen them sell it for a while some car shops and parts stores have it on the shelf. if you havent used it before i suggest some rubber gloves and some white spirit you need to be carefull with it as its mega sticky and can get everywhere so gloves are a must if you do get it on paintwork or need to clean it off a rag with some white spirit will take it away 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodkat Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Definitely do not use any over the counter stuff. I used some, kit dropped straight off. Ended up using some sealant that builders use, and even that went wrong. Also, be prepared for it to get real messy. Preparation is key. I tried putting a bodykit back on a Mondeo ST24, well, I will let the photos speak for themselves... After a day of setting, the nearside dropped off again, the offside held though!Never again. I will definitely have some knowledgeable assistance next time I try something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Definitely wasn't a PU product you used then Ben lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troy45 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 You may find Tigerseal at some independent motor stores if Halfords don't sell it. I've used windscreen PU in the past for bonding various things on, and several pairs of latex gloves are a must! Once you've got any of the stuff on your fingers it's ok to carry on as long as you don't touch anything else, the stuff sticks to everything and transfers over as soon as you touch anything else. I usually bin several pairs during a job rather than risk everything else getting covered in the stuff. Some kits for fitting spoilers and the like come with activator/primer you apply before putting the PU on, or as an alternative you can give the surfaces a gentle wipe with brake cleaner or similar first. Don't go overboard with this as I've seen light traces of the paint colour on a rag after applying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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