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Can anyone explain why Lord Fusor does not recommend using a panel flanging tool.
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lord fusor?
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rjewkes wrote:lord fusor?
Well, anyone that can answer the question will probably know what it is, but: :wink:

LORD Corporation - Metal Bonding Adhesives
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Hey DuckRyder...

Here's Lord Fusor's webpage...
http://yhst-13811118617756.stores.yahoo.net/lofupr.html
Why don't you contact customer service with your question, they might know the right answer???

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kaptnkaos wrote:Here's Lord Fusor's webpage...
http://yhst-13811118617756.stores.yahoo.net/lofupr.html
Actually, that is a Jobbers webstore. :wink:

If no one here knows, I'll call Lord or catch one of the reps out in the shops.

I suspect its because the panel flanging tool may not create a totally flat flange and if the flange is not flat, the clamping thickness (and thus strength) can't be guaranteed. Almost everything on a unit body car is structural, but on these old trucks, not so much... :wink:
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I was reading a little about some of this stuff...

Would it work to adhere floor patch panels ???
I'm not a welder and welding is so stinkin' expensive to have someone else do, I am looking for a feasible alternative to patch a couple of holes in my floor boards... Both sides have holes in them...

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It would work, stuff is amazing. quite a few new cars use it on structural parts instead of welding. (roof panels in particular)

One side is going to be pretty ugly though.

What I don't get is that they want you to overlay, or use a backing panel, but not a flange?
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What happens if something melts this stuff out? Heard of high temps cuasing GM doors that are glued on with that stuff to fall off.
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rjewkes wrote:What happens if something melts this stuff out? Heard of high temps cuasing GM doors that are glued on with that stuff to fall off.
You can weld through it, I would say that if it gets hot enough to melt your panel bond is the least of your worries... :wink:
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