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speedplay 16-05-09 11:53 AM
Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
As the title says, what would you use to stick stainless steel mesh to the insides of the plastic lowers?

I have a fair bit of 4 inch stainless insect mesh left over from a job I did a few years back and decided to tidy up the gaping great holes in the sides of my lowers.
I know I will have to remove the lowers to do this but not sure what to use to stick it with though.
I did think about using Araldite or something like plastic padding but wanted some feedback.

Cheers guys.

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Sally 16-05-09 11:57 AM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
Glue gun if I remeber correctly.

sweepdoggydog 16-05-09 11:59 AM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
I've done it before using a glue gun

drag 16-05-09 11:59 AM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
Very interested in this, must go get some silver or chrome bits my self.

Stu 16-05-09 12:10 PM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
But if he doesn't have a glue gun, why would araldite not work? :???:

That's very fine (restrctive) mesh. Would it make the radiator run hot?

speedplay 16-05-09 12:15 PM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stu (Post 1909625)
That's very fine (restrctive) mesh. Would it make the radiator run hot?
I cant see it affecting the radiator to be honest as its back behind it and theres a massive gaping hole on the front where the rad is. (Thats next to be filled in but with a stiffer and wider mesh.)

drag 16-05-09 12:18 PM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
The idea of fitting some mesh to the front of the bike might just restrict the removal of the fairings, i know on the curvy you have to remove the bolt at the bottom of the rad to get them on/ off, not sure about a pointy, but i'd like to see the end product.

mackrilld 16-05-09 12:34 PM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
Good thread i was only just the other day thinking about how i could fill those holes up with mesh and it seems to be a glue gun will be the best idea

speedplay 16-05-09 02:42 PM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/t...dplay/tfti.jpg

Geoffrey 16-05-09 02:47 PM
Re: Sticking stainless mesh to plastics
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by speedplay (Post 1909628)
I cant see it affecting the radiator to be honest as its back behind it and theres a massive gaping hole on the front where the rad is. (Thats next to be filled in but with a stiffer and wider mesh.)
i think the post was about the air escaping the radiator, these side vents are for the hot to pass out of and not for the cold to run through.


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