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Offline boxer1968

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heater control flaps
« on: 08 February 2009, 21:11 »
hi can any one point me in the right direction have just changed my heater matrix no problems .after 20 years foam on heater flaps non existant replaced with neopreane foam stuck down with contact glue all looking good heaters working great then heat causing glue to unstik foam have tried twice to restik it what do other people use .
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Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: heater control flaps
« Reply #1 on: 08 February 2009, 22:42 »
...neoprene foam ;) I take it yours wasn't the self adhesive backing stuff? I would just look for a high temp ~ 100 degree max, contact adhesive. I use Evostick Impact Adhesive for most things, not sure how heat resistant it is though.
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Offline boxer1968

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Re: heater control flaps
« Reply #2 on: 09 February 2009, 18:34 »
no wasnt self adesive hopefully sorted with epoxy glue (araldite) only time will tell thanks for the reply
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Offline ozegti

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Re: heater control flaps
« Reply #3 on: 14 February 2009, 20:33 »
I used gaff tape on both sides. Works a treat.
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Offline skem55

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Re: heater control flaps
« Reply #4 on: 15 February 2009, 18:58 »
fosters box for me and some contact adhesive from work lol

stuart
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Offline JC

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Re: heater control flaps
« Reply #5 on: 15 February 2009, 19:00 »
metal foil tape  :wink:
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