The Name's Bond... Adhesive Bond Juneau AK

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.

Frank's Second Auto Repair
(888) 370-4482
2 Main St
Juneau, AK
Frank's Auto Repair
(352) 327-8997
1 Main St
Juneau, AK
Gordy's Fender Mender Hut
907-780-4040
7950 Gladstone St
Juneau, AK
Ss Auto Body & Paint, LLC
907-789-3020
2450 Industrial Blvd
Juneau, AK
AAA Moving Storage
907-780-5135
5350 Shaune Dr
Juneau, AK
Al's Auto Repair
(443) 856-2857
45 Main St
Juneau, NJ
Dougs Auto Body
(907) 789-7620
10005 Crazy Horse Drive
Juneau, AK
Karl's Auto & Marine Repair
907-789-3883
10010 Camden Pl
Juneau, AK
TAKU Harley Davidson
(907) 586-4100
263 Marine Way
Juneau, AK
Les Schwab Tire Center
907-789-0380
8555 Airport Boulevard
Juneau, AK
Data Provided by:
 

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.

By Mike West
5/1/2001

Mike West

Adhesive bonding is becoming more prevalent as more car manufacturers use it in the assembly of their automobiles. It makes sense, then, that more and more adhesive producers are arriving on the scene - filling the marketplace with salespeople and advertising that attest to the wondrous abilities of adhesive bonding.

But is this repair procedure right for a particular job in your shop? A complete understanding of both the automobile and adhesive manufacturers' recommendations will help you make the right decision.

Don't Let History Repeat Itself
I was around in 1963 when plastic filler was just beginning to penetrate the collision repair market. This was truly a revolutionary product. Never mind that it was intended to be used only 1/8-inch thick. Immediately, the use of plastic filler went from the sublime (1/9 inch) to the ridiculous (1/2 inch and even thicker). Butchery and hackery were everywhere, and many car owners became "curbstoners." And the image of our industry suffered from this abuse of a revolutionary product.

Make no mistake. I'm not advocating that we stop using plastic filler. I'm just pointing out, from a historical perspective, that the misuse of some products can damage our industry's image...

Click here to read the rest of the article at BodyShop Business

BodyShop Business is
a Babcox publication
3550 Embassy Parkway
Akron, OH 44333
330-670-1234 • (FAX) 330-670-0874
Advertise      Contact Us      Subscribe      Article Index      Privacy/Terms of Use