Front aluminium side panels

[listerjp2]

All

I have just been fitting the side panels to my Roadster.

They went on fine but there is a gap between the rear and the chassis.

What did you guys do to seal it?

Regards

Adrian

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[andyf]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Silicone sealant, Put a bead down around the chassis and then bolt the panel on top of it so that it makes a seal.

[old_n_notpastityet]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Perhaps flexible beading like you put between wings and body, easy to spray and readily available

[David]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

I recall using good quality outdoor sealant for that from the inside and a thumb on the outside to make it look clean

[listerjp2]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Thanks for the suggestions, I just wanted to make sure before going for the sealant.

Adrian

[Tony Stott]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

If you are worried about future access etc with sealant, put a smear of grease on the inside of the panel, then assemble as normal, the silicone will seal but not stick, use the method on my r/c yachts to seal deck hatches but maintain easy access to the batteries, servos etc inside the hulls!

[listerjp2]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

That is very useful information.

Many thanks

Adrian

[lil_red_roadster]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

I was expecting a return on the back edge of the bonnet side but it doesn't appear to have one..?
I have a return along the top half of the bonnet side and a flange on the lower part of the chassis A post (mid 80's kit).
Originally I used some of this as it is easy to form, easy to disassemble and very effective.
Also available from CBS and other outlets.

http://www.3mdirect.co.uk/3m-5313-butyl-strip-sealant-20mm-x-10m.html?gclid=CJ-t4vW15sUCFSLmwgoduYIAtA

[Tony Stott]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

^ that's like double glazing/velux window seal, try your local glazing company, its available in different sizes and should be ideal!! just like the old black bostik of years ago1

[listerjp2]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Hiya

Does it stop the rain getting in?

Adrian

[Tony Stott]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

course it does!! doooh life's full of smarty pants(genteel version of a***s)!! ; - D)

[listerjp2]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

LOL

Seems a little less messy than sealant, I may go for it.

Thanks again to everyone who replied.

Adrian

[Tony Stott]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Glazing seal, different thickness and widths, easy to trim with a Stanley type blade and cleans up with turps, renovated 4 x velux here a la frog and used the stuff to reseat etc worked well!!

[Waterscumbietoo]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Used to be a sealant called "Dum-Dum". Best equivalent I found is from Frost:

http://www.frost.co.uk/eastwood-flexible-strip-caulk-dum-dum-replacement.html

avid

[listerjp2]

Re: Front aluminium side panels

Mmmm that looks good and can also be painted.

Thanks

Adrian