Joe Gwinn wrote:
There was a fairly long article in The Wall Street Journal on how the
car makers are using new kinds of adhesives to glue and rivet cars
together, to reduce weight. This is being done with aluminum and
steel. One problem with aluminum is that it's hard to spotweld.

"Super Glue Holds Your Car Together - Those Aren't Bolts Holding Your
Car Together", James R. Hagerty and Mike Ramsey, page B1 of the 9
September 2014 issue of the WSJ.

Unfortunately, it's behind a paywall, but just about every library in
the country gets the WSJ.

Joe Gwinn

Yep. I use panel bonding on many different repairs. Works a treat when
you're doing something like a rocker panel but don't want to rip the
interior out. If you prep the panels correctly, use the proper adhesive
in the correct temperature and it holds VERY well. Plus it has the
advantage of acting as a sealant so the seam doesn't rot out.
Quite a few vehicles out there with some bonded panels.

Went to a class for the new Ford aluminum repairs. Fun stuff. I'm really
glad I won't be doing those repairs for a LONG time. Already have enough
money tied up in the rest of my gear.

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Steve W.