Instrument panel

[Hunter T]

Hi guys,
My cowling that attaches to the back of the instrument panel has come loose, any suggestions for refitting it? I see that it’s glued in but Is this the best option and if so, what glue would I use?

[Basil Brush]

Mine had originally been stuck with clear silicone when I bought it but it didn't hold very long. I re-did it with araldite which held a bit better. The last time it was re-fitted, after carbon skinning, I used PU adhesive and that has been the best result so far.

[Hunter T]

Is it quite a common fault?

[nawarne]

Hunter T said:

Is it quite a common fault?

YES!!
I tried Velcro glued to the alloy front and to the 'swage' on the cover - worked for a while then the impact adhesive got tired and had to think again.

I've now got a bracket made from 2mm x 25mm ali flat bar held onto the plastic cover by the central post for the shift light mount. The bracket has a 90 deg. 'clip' which clips over the alloy pod surround (After a bit of bending and fettling).

I've polished the bracket - so looks good IMHO, and does stop that unsightly gap between the cover and pod surround.

Nick

[Hunter T]

nawarne said:

YES!!
I tried Velcro glued to the alloy front and to the 'swage' on the cover - worked for a while then the impact adhesive got tired and had to think again.

I've now got a bracket made from 2mm x 25mm ali flat bar held onto the plastic cover by the central post for the shift light mount. The bracket has a 90 deg. 'clip' which clips over the alloy pod surround (After a bit of bending and fettling).

I've polished the bracket - so looks good IMHO, and does stop that unsightly gap between the cover and pod surround.

Nick

Any chance of a photo of this set up? Either on here or pm or email

[Magicmushroom666]

Hunter T said:

Is it quite a common fault?

Mine has done this for years now, glued it back in place with some contact glue but it always comes off eventually.

[nawarne]

Hunter T said:

nawarne said:

YES!!
I tried Velcro glued to the alloy front and to the 'swage' on the cover - worked for a while then the impact adhesive got tired and had to think again.

I've now got a bracket made from 2mm x 25mm ali flat bar held onto the plastic cover by the central post for the shift light mount. The bracket has a 90 deg. 'clip' which clips over the alloy pod surround (After a bit of bending and fettling).

I've polished the bracket - so looks good IMHO, and does stop that unsightly gap between the cover and pod surround.

Nick

Any chance of a photo of this set up? Either on here or pm or email

Was searching for this post - - at last I've found it!




Quality cr**p but gives you an idea.
Nick

[Hunter T]

Nice one, cheers for that