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Oct 16, 2009 | 11:00 PM

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Need epoxy to bond aluminum to steel

I cut out the tubs in my trunk and want to seal it off with flat aluminum sheet. What can I use to bond the aluminum sheet to the steel body?

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Oct 16, 2009 | 11:17 PM

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black rtv, help keep the smoke out

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Oct 17, 2009 | 06:00 PM

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I dont think rtv will be strong enough

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Oct 17, 2009 | 06:26 PM

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why not just rivet them and then seal it with rtv or silicone

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Oct 17, 2009 | 07:52 PM

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TIG... I'm not sure about the metal compatability.

I'd use thin sheet of steel, weld it together, and paint it.

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Oct 17, 2009 | 09:01 PM

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Aint gonna weld aluminum to steel.

I would rivit and use JB Weld or RTV. If you want something permanent get 3M Marine 5200 sealant, Ive seen that stuff delaminate fiberglass before pealing off.

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