I can't comment on that product in particular (although I have used several other PU adhesives on the M/H in the past) but it's a PU adhesive and a reputable brand so should be OK.
The price is excellent, I'll be trying Toolstation next time I need some.
There are possibly three Sikaflex adhesives available and some need expensive primers depending on the substrates.
I have successfully used the hybrid polymer types such as Stixall for various small jobs. I think there is a Soudal brand one that I used a few years ago for the solar panel supports on a metal panel van roof.
I have a flexible solar panel which I intend to fit to our new motorhome which has a fibreglass roof so something with a bit of flex may be best. These adhesives have been discussed on various forums including marine.
We are working on a camper conversion based on a Sankey Widetrack army trailer, virtually all of the upper bodywork is held with or sealed by Sikaflex 221 or Parabond 600.
No special preparation, just clean surfaces:
Same with the big trailer, that was almost entirely held together with one of those two sealants/adhesives:
That floor has no mechanical fastenings at all. The main body was bolted at the base but stuck with adhesive everywhere else:
I've just bought another 10 tubes of white 221 at just about £4.70 a tube.
I have use Sikaflex 221 extensively on boats, mainly as a sealant, but until further research, was not aware of its adhesive qualities.
Sikaflex website is a mine of information - they have so many products, although some are very close in design but just re-desinged for different ambient application (temperature/humidity)
I always use Acetone foe cleaning the surface before application and for cleaning excess from around the repair. I also use it for cleaning hands but WARNING - Sika say do not use it for that as it enables the toxins to enter the body. - I ignore that as it dissolves so quickly.
As an aside, I showed the Sikaflex 221 contents formula to my Basia and she immediately drew the atomic diagram for it. I was mightly impressed, because although I knew she had a degree in chemistry and taught chemistry in Poland to the equivalent of 'A' Level, I did not know her knowledge went that far.
Geoff
PS Peter, you seem to be working in a very confined space or is that only for parking?
Just looked at the Everbuild website and they are now owned by Sika :smile2:
They list a new Sikabond AT Universal adhesive which is a combined Polyurathene PU and modified silicone MS product. Stixall is a Hybrid polymer adhesive
I have also used Evostik Serious Stuff Ultra which is a sylil modified polymer based adhesive. Their Sticks Like ....products appear to be similar.
When i bought some Sikaflex it had a short shelf life
Steve
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