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[Closed] Carbon fibre safe glue/adhesive

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Hi all ..

My chain stay protector on my YT capra has come lose, it's a carbon chain stay and it looks like YT adhered it with a glue or double sided tape of some sort. I've emailed them twice, with no reply on this particular matter.

Has anyone got any recommendations? What is safe for carbon? Anything?

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Posted : 06/10/2018 5:58 pm
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Most double sided tape would be fine. Or two part epoxy if you never want to remove it.


 
Posted : 06/10/2018 6:09 pm
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Two part epoxy will be fine, e.g. this

https://www.toolstation.com/shop/p80659?r=googleshopping&rr=marin&utm_source=googleshopping&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=googleshoppingfeed&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuuHdBRCvARIsAELQRQF9XacCNw3H15qDCeDI1vLGyw48---Y-cX7XUPGS1kE9qu1U1Dw0a0aAl6GEALw_wcB

Why believe me? I spent several years deisinging and making composite tubes, I use two part epoxy to fix bikes based on this and have never had an issue.

Edit: try and remove some mystery span formatting.


 
Posted : 06/10/2018 6:29 pm
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Thanks very much chaps.

I might use both actually, see how I get on with some good double sided, incase I do ever need to remove it (for invisiframe replacement maybe) and if that doesn't last, I'll give the two part epoxy a go.

I take it any form of double sided tape, like number plate adhesive tape will be safe?


 
Posted : 06/10/2018 9:14 pm
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Just make sure it's as clean as you can get it. Allow it a good time to dry if you're wet cleaning.


 
Posted : 06/10/2018 9:24 pm
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I used epoxy on mine but definitely did not want it to come off.

The downturn barrel adjuster seized. It was riveted on, so I took the bold step of drilling the rivets out, then I was able to free up and replace the adjuster, and I glued it back on. Has been solid for about 7 years.


 
Posted : 07/10/2018 9:45 am