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Vehicle & Technical => Discovery => Topic started by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on October 23, 2007, 21:37:19

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on October 23, 2007, 21:37:19

As the title really.

I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate door trim to my Disco. I don't think that rivets on the back of the door edges looks neat.

I fancy using double sided "trim tape", the sort that fixes body mouldings, etc. Anyone got any other suggestions?

BTW, I promise to.....

 :lol: Leave the title and focus of this thread unchanged.
 :lol: Use correct spelling and punctuation where possible.
 :lol: Willingly and gratefully accept any advice offered.
 :lol: Post photos of the finished work when completed.

 :(biglaugh):

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: J B on October 23, 2007, 21:45:30

you need a proper fixing, as trim tape wont hold the weight and if anything hard brushes up againt it it will fall off, so if not poprivits then maybe pk screws or simular ?

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: L90OOK on October 23, 2007, 21:46:28

PMSL  :lol:
You could use Stainless countersunk or button heads bolts.
A decent silicone like sikkaflex (291 I think) will bond it very well...don't use the cheap DIY ones.
Other than that you could try play doh!  :lol:
Have you tried using the chequer plate paint  :(biglaugh):
Sorry couldn't resist   :oops:  :roll:  :twisted:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: TDi90 on October 23, 2007, 21:51:30

haha i love it!  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on October 23, 2007, 22:09:12

Quote from: "L90OOK"

PMSL  :lol:
You could use Stainless countersunk or button heads bolts.
A decent silicone like sikkaflex (291 I think) will bond it very well...don't use the cheap DIY ones.

I'm not keen on anything which will break the surface of the door/wing.

Where would I get sikkaflex from, I've not seen it in any DIY stores.

I'm doing really well so far. I've kept the thread on target and nobody has taken offence or locked my post. Thanks guys.

BTW, what does PMSL mean? :oops:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: L90OOK on October 23, 2007, 22:12:41

You'll get it from a decent chandlers or boatbuilders...there's a few your way  :wink:
PMSL...wetting ones pants laughing  :lol:

Well done staying on topic  \:D/  =D>

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: hairyasswelder on October 23, 2007, 22:27:35

Chequer plate door trim??
Inside or outside of door??
If outside def sikkoflex (try car body shop supplies) but if internal do you ever need to remove it? (door locks etc.) If so sikkoflex is VERY hard to remove  :roll:
I border on a fetish for S/S button head bolts  :oops:

Steve

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: lee celtic on October 23, 2007, 22:30:49

sikkaflex is the way to go it's amazing(get it from boat yards) . good intial tack but will need clamping until set. And make sure it's in the right place as you won't get it off again.

Wurth do somthing similar (and cheaper) that we use on military stuff but I can't remember the name.

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: L90OOK on October 23, 2007, 22:32:09

Quote from: "hairyasswelder"

I border on a fetish for S/S button head bolts  :oops:

Steve

Me too & the counter sunk varients  #-o  :lol:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: peasey on October 23, 2007, 22:32:40

when i worked in a press shop they used a glue type stuff to stick the machines some weighing 10 tonnes plus to the floor to stop them moving under load now i think this was called tico adhesive but im not sure.the stuff was so strong when they tried to move them to make way for new presses it ripped the renforced concrete up!oh and mate you got to stop posting promises like those!!! well funny, top man :lol:  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: discoverytdi on October 23, 2007, 23:16:40

caravan shops also sell sikkaflex

Title: Re: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate t
Post by: cardiff_gareth on October 23, 2007, 23:17:25

Quote from: "auf_wiedersehen_pet"

BTW, I promise to.....

 :lol: Leave the title and focus of this thread unchanged.
 :lol: Use correct spelling and punctuation where possible.
 :lol: Willingly and gratefully accept any advice offered.
 :lol: Post photos of the finished work when completed.

 :(biglaugh):

PMSL as well  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: Terranosaurus on October 23, 2007, 23:54:37

You want Poly urethane sealant (not silicon), this is what sikaflex is, another well known brand is tiger seal. Local motor shop will probably have it, may just call it seam sealer. As long as its polyurethane sealer you won't go wrong. If you struggle to find it drop me a PM.

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: hobbit on October 24, 2007, 17:23:40

Why not use rivnuts, and counter sunk metric threaded screws :wink:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: landroverkeith on October 24, 2007, 17:51:45

Quote from: "hobbit"

Why not use rivnuts, and counter sunk metric threaded screws :wink:

ewwww rivnuts....... the devil himself brought those horrid things to the earth

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: L90OOK on October 24, 2007, 18:18:47

Quote from: "landroverkeith"

Quote from: "hobbit"

Why not use rivnuts, and counter sunk metric threaded screws :wink:

ewwww rivnuts....... the devil himself brought those horrid things to the earth

Yup  :roll:  :evil:

Title: Re: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate t
Post by: beatmasterdave on October 24, 2007, 21:29:50

Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"

Quote from: "auf_wiedersehen_pet"

BTW, I promise to.....

 :lol: Leave the title and focus of this thread unchanged.
 :lol: Use correct spelling and punctuation where possible.
 :lol: Willingly and gratefully accept any advice offered.
 :lol: Post photos of the finished work when completed.

 :(biglaugh):

PMSL as well  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

cool cool!
 are you going to change the rules and tell us how much better your idea is than ours too? :wink:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: glaggs on October 24, 2007, 21:57:31

If you get the heavey duty double sided tape used on rubber trims etc it will hold. Talk to a proper body shop or caravan repair centre.

Title: Re: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate t
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on October 24, 2007, 22:40:42

Quote from: "beatmasterdave"

Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"

Quote from: "auf_wiedersehen_pet"

BTW, I promise to.....

 :lol: Leave the title and focus of this thread unchanged.
 :lol: Use correct spelling and punctuation where possible.
 :lol: Willingly and gratefully accept any advice offered.
 :lol: Post photos of the finished work when completed.

 :(biglaugh):

PMSL as well  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

cool cool!
 are you going to change the rules and tell us how much better your idea is than ours too? :wink:

Might do!  :twisted:

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: Evilgoat on October 24, 2007, 22:45:04

Try Aladdins Cave on the Swanwick Road

Title: Re: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate t
Post by: L90OOK on October 24, 2007, 22:45:20

Quote from: "auf_wiedersehen_pet"

Quote from: "beatmasterdave"

Quote from: "cardiff_gareth"

Quote from: "auf_wiedersehen_pet"

BTW, I promise to.....

 :lol: Leave the title and focus of this thread unchanged.
 :lol: Use correct spelling and punctuation where possible.
 :lol: Willingly and gratefully accept any advice offered.
 :lol: Post photos of the finished work when completed.

 :(biglaugh):

PMSL as well  :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

cool cool!
 are you going to change the rules and tell us how much better your idea is than ours too? :wink:

Might do!  :twisted:

Well it's not breaking your above promises :lol:

Back on topic...I have used sikkaflex 291 on my 110.  Available in different colours too :D

Title: I don't want to use pop rivets to fix my chequer plate trim!
Post by: auf_wiedersehen_pet on October 25, 2007, 09:34:55

Quote from: "Evilgoat"

Try Aladdins Cave on the Swanwick Road

Drove past it earlier today and mentally made a note to go in.

Hoping to do it this weekend but my Disco is (quite rightly) in second place to my five week old daughter.