adhesive in engine bay

[Huw Peplow]

Having now done 400 miles I am left with only one problem to sort .In my rf I was supplied with a reflective heat mat to glue to the inside of the clip over the exhaust area. I have used a comercial contact adhesive but it seems unable to cope with the heat .

Could anyone suggest a suitable adhesive that they have found successful at holding this material to a painted surface

 

[Howard Jones]

summit Thermo-Tec 12005 - Thermo-Tec Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive - summitracing.com

 

[SteveB]

Hi Huw

I have used a 3M product for this job. Not cheap but it does what it says on the tin.

3M Scotch Grip 1300L Hight temp adhesive

Steve

 

[DaveM]

I have used RTV silicone in some race cars to stick reflective mat over exhaust header areas. The fiberglass was not painted though.

 

[Scott Calabro]

Huw,

Use this;

http://www.specialtyadhesives.com/dow_sealants/736_heat_resistant_sealant.pdf

Cheers,
S

 

[Old Roaring Forties]

Hi Huw,

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which we now send out in the kit with the heat mat. It is highly temp resistant - we have to use it here in Aus as the cat converters sit right below the mat. I hope this helps and that you can source it in the UK as I think sending it from here (by plane) would be almost impossible - it has all sorts of warnings and labels on it.

Regards Paul