Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive
Impact Resistant Structural Adhesive (IRSA) is designed for true structural bonding applications when specified by OEMs and recommended for weld-bonded and rivet-bonding joints.
Rivet Bonding Comes Full Blast
By now, most of you have heard the news that Ford has mainstreamed rivet bonding with the introduction of the 2015 F-150. This has forced many shops to look into some new equipment, such as self piercing rivet guns (or SPR guns). The cost of this gun has many shop owners shaking their heads and
Bonding Time
Following the automakers’ recommended repair procedures when using adhesives is critical to consumers’ safety and the completion of a quality repair.
New Evercoat Adhesives and Sealants
Evercoat’s all-new adhesive and sealant product line is designed to simplify panel bonding, seam sealing and plastic repair.
A Comprehensive Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
Many OEMs are now recommending the use of adhesives when bonding panels together. Here’s a look at the different kinds of adhesives on the market and the functions they serve.
Guide to Adhesives in Collision Repair
All adhesives are not the same. And don’t assume that adhesives are universally recommended for repairs by all the OEMs. These are just some of the sticky subjects I’ll cover based on my experience with these products.
Versatile Metal and Plastic Bonding Products
LORD Corporation’s Fusor products offer a range of acrylic, epoxy and urethane products for metal and plastic bonding and repair, and a line of sealers, foams, guns and other accessories. Fusor 806, the one-component sprayable seam sealer and texturizer can be used in body panels to duplicate OEM chip guard appearances, rear wheel houses, floor
Panel Bonding One (Uh)Oh One
If the vehicle manufacturer doesn’t endorse a procedure,
who the heck are you to override their decision?
The Name’s Bond… Adhesive Bond
Is adhesive bonding the right procedure for the job at hand? Is it recommended by the OEM? Until you’re sure of the answers to these – and other – vitally important questions, put down the adhesive and step away from the vehicle.
A Not-So-Sticky Subject: Adhesives
When ancient Egyptians boiled animal hides to make glue, they had no idea how far modern chemistry would take adhesives. Today, two-component epoxy, urethane and acrylic glues are being used as structural panel bonding adhesives – and OEMs have given their stamps of approval.