My trials on a composite airplane
tx_jayhawk said:
For those using the cable tie bases with adhesive....
1) How well do they stay "stuck" with only the adhesive backing?
2) Assuming they come off, what adhesive did you use to attach them?
I've got a bunch of those 3/4" square adhesive bases, but I question whether they will stay stuck without some additional help.
THanks,
Scott
7A Fuse
Scott, thanks againg for doing the Camloc GB.
While I'm building a composite airplane, I figured I'd jump in with at least a comment or two.
I'm also going to use those little bases. McMaster Carr carries a bunch of them and some with and some without stick-um. I decided to not go with stick-um as it's usually comes off at the first heat cycle (even from the sun). I've been trying a few adhesives to see what would work the best. So far I've only tried 30 min epoxy (probably not applicable to your metal airplane), while it worked, it set up a little too brittle for my tastes and I suspect that any flexing over time will loosen it.
My next test was will gorilla glue. I think it might work for your needs. It sets up with a little flex and uses "moisture" to trigger it's stick-um. One note, you'll need to clamp them somehow (maybe tape would work), until the glue sets as it's not immediate.
Beyond that, silicone comes to mind or good ole RTV.
I've found .5" versions and .75" version and also some that have a drilled hole on a tab so that they can be "attached". Again, check mcmaster for them.
I did rough up the bottom of mine before I trial glued them.
Hope this little bit of info helps.