wirejock
Well Known Member
There is another thread about a crack. I don't want to hijack the thread so here is a new thread.
I have the slider canopy and frame ready to Sikaflex but I'm a little confused on the procedure regarding spacers and stresses. I don't want a stress crack.
I have lots of spacers 1/16" to 1/8". The canopy has to be clamped to hold it so there has to be some stresses.
What is the proper method of shimming and clamping before Sikaflex?
Should the canopy be clamped at the horizontal rails then shimmed and clamped?
or
Should it be clamped starting at the top of the frame then shims and clamps placed moving toward the horizontal rails?
It's under stress no matter which, but it seems to fit more uniform by the latter method.
Another question...
Using the blob method where small blobs are applied to secure the canopy then another pass with a bead applied.
Is the process is to apply Activator, Primer a d Sika to the blob area using tape to isolate those areas then remove and a few days later repeat the process to the remaining area?
Yet another question...
How wide of an area should be isolated with tape under each frame member for Sika application?
I have the slider canopy and frame ready to Sikaflex but I'm a little confused on the procedure regarding spacers and stresses. I don't want a stress crack.
I have lots of spacers 1/16" to 1/8". The canopy has to be clamped to hold it so there has to be some stresses.
What is the proper method of shimming and clamping before Sikaflex?
Should the canopy be clamped at the horizontal rails then shimmed and clamped?
or
Should it be clamped starting at the top of the frame then shims and clamps placed moving toward the horizontal rails?
It's under stress no matter which, but it seems to fit more uniform by the latter method.
Another question...
Using the blob method where small blobs are applied to secure the canopy then another pass with a bead applied.
Is the process is to apply Activator, Primer a d Sika to the blob area using tape to isolate those areas then remove and a few days later repeat the process to the remaining area?
Yet another question...
How wide of an area should be isolated with tape under each frame member for Sika application?
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