02-08-2021, 09:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 02-08-2021, 09:11 PM by Charles Levien.)
Fitted new rubber covers to my Opal a few months ago — with very good results.
Would advise getting a good fit ‘dry’ ie before you stick rubber to tin, after which you re committed ( not to an asylum)
Use black Tiger Seal adhesive/sealant after cleaning tin and abrading underside of rubber. This will ensure a good bond. I found a good spread ( not too thick) of adhesive over both surfaces to work well.
Good luck.
Should have added that clamping surfaces together will prove useful. I simply cut a ply template with a polystyrene layer between to avoid pressure points.
Would advise getting a good fit ‘dry’ ie before you stick rubber to tin, after which you re committed ( not to an asylum)
Use black Tiger Seal adhesive/sealant after cleaning tin and abrading underside of rubber. This will ensure a good bond. I found a good spread ( not too thick) of adhesive over both surfaces to work well.
Good luck.
Should have added that clamping surfaces together will prove useful. I simply cut a ply template with a polystyrene layer between to avoid pressure points.