How To Replace Door Skin With Panel Bond

Install braces horizontally across the fiberglass panel.

How to replace door skin with panel bond.

In this episode of collision repair university our guest shawn collins technical service engineer at 3m explains some of the common mistakes and issues surr. Easy fabrication cut to size chemical impact and scratch resistant properties fire rated capabilities and an adhesive backing for easy installation and a superior bond. The bracing places pressure on the surface of the panel which allows the panel to bond to the adhesive and studs. With the door sitting on it s back the interior side down clean the edge where the panel will bond with an abrasive disc to bare metal.

Place a 1 by 4 inch brace every two feet. 3m 08115 panel bonding adhesive. We show you how to install a goodmark replacement door skin on our 71 camaro rs restomod driver side door using 3m panel bonding adhesive. Then you will put a small ribbon of panel adhesive not door skin adhesive but the panel adhesive it has a higher strength and longer working time.

Apply an additional bead of adhesive at mating flange areas to ensure proper bond line thickness. Re clean bonding surfaces with a voc compliant surface cleaner. From its fast convenient cartridge system the adhesive seals and bonds steel aluminum smc and frp securely in a single operation. Allow the panel to fall flat against the wall.

Start from the top and work to the bottom of the panel. Don t use a grinder it removes metal. Crimp hem flange using hammer and dolly. 7 install door skin install replacement door skin onto door frame.

Apply bonding adhesive to door frame covering all bare metal areas.