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YOUR RESEARCHCarbon Fiber Interior Trim Delaminating
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I cleaned the bonding surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and left them clamped for 24 hours before reinstalling them.
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I use a 10:1 applicator gun at work but 3M cartridges have a different size mounting so I had to get a 3M compatible applicator.
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Its a Factory Option and I talked to a local auto body shop I've used before and they recommended 3M acrylic or urethane products.
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I put used some fiber board to spread out the pressure more evenly.
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Its a Factory Option and I talked to a local auto body shop I've used before and they recommended 3M acrylic or urethane products.
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Update: I ended up using 3M Scotch Weld Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 and it has worked well so far.
After a hot day in the sun at a Porsche event the carbon fiber on the HVAC/Ignition trim panel has started to delaminate. There's a post on the PCA website that recommends 3M acrylic windshield urethane to re-bond the piece. It is still supple enough to press together without cracking. Any thoughts on an adhesive that will withstand temperature and not damage the materials or is the windshield adhesive a good call?
I have the same issue with my AC vents and would like to hear what some are thinking. I had the idea of using a heat gun to warm the panel until it's pliable to move flat and then try an adhesive to secure it.
I tried using epoxy, just the HF stuff, with mixed results. Some areas holding, but others not. On the plus side, it�s easy to chip off and redo if the bond fails. If you try epoxy, I�d buy the best/strongest kind rather than quick set.
Its a Factory Option and I talked to a local auto body shop I've used before and they recommended 3M acrylic or urethane products. I have some on order and will post the results.
Update: I ended up using 3M Scotch Weld Structural Plastic Adhesive DP8005 and it has worked well so far. It requires a 3M specific cartridge applicator gun for 10:1 mix ratios. I use a 10:1 applicator gun at work but 3M cartridges have a different size mounting so I had to get a 3M compatible applicator. The product description states it requires no surface preparation and bonds low surface energy plastics. I cleaned the bonding surfaces with isopropyl alcohol and left them clamped for 24 hours before reinstalling them. Hope this helps someone else.
I may be the only person who didn't know this until recently, but it's worth it to get the 100% Isopropyl alcohol -- works much better for paint/tape prep than normal 70% IPA. 100% is not as easy to find, and was impossible to get during the pandemic, but Amazon stocks it ->
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Please report back in a few months with how the bond is holding up. I noted above my attempt with epoxy has mixed results. One thing I learned is to make sure not to just put strong clamps directly against the CF. It will press too hard on that one spot and result in a wavy bond. I put used some fiber board to spread out the pressure more evenly.
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