Garf Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Hi, I'm after a little bit of advice, hope you can help me. I've noticed that some motorhome ceilings have semi-circular mouldings over the joints in the ceiling panels; my motorhome has just simple glued on strips. These strips are starting come away at the edges, I would have thought due to heat buildup in the 'van and the glue becoming unsticky. Is there a way of re-gluing the strips down, or a glue recommendation? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyatketton Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 I've had the same problem with these "sticky back" strips. I've tried to get them to stick again with my wife's hairdryer (but be careful of the heat) and a wallpaper seam roller. I don't think this is the complete solution but it certainly looks better. I think that long term, new strips from the manufacturer will be the answer. Could be this will have to be done every three or four years. Good luck Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Prit stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyatketton Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Thanks Clive. I'll try that next time I get a problem. Sandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Clear UHU glue in a tube is good for this sort of thing. It is quite good in that it can be used in two ways i.e. can be used as 'Impact' adhesive very thin coating on both sides and left to dry before pressing together or it can be used slightly thicker and held together until set. I tremains flexible and as it is clear any excess is not easily seen. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garf Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 Thanks for your advice. I think it'll need to be a glue that will stick and hold on contact rather than having to hold it down whilst the glue dries. I'm off to the shops then... Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Garf - 2008-07-30 2:05 PM Hi, I'm after a little bit of advice, hope you can help me. I've noticed that some motorhome ceilings have semi-circular mouldings over the joints in the ceiling panels; my motorhome has just simple glued on strips. These strips are starting come away at the edges, I would have thought due to heat buildup in the 'van and the glue becoming unsticky. Is there a way of re-gluing the strips down, or a glue recommendation? Thank you. Many years ago I used to work for a Company that made these things - they are called Plastic Extrusions - for the Caravan Industry. When they were sent out in batches the Caravan Manufacturers used to apply the double-sided tape, but to my mind it was never really very successful after prolonged heat exposure and it had to be re-applied many times. There is now a double-sided tape on the market for sticking mirror tiles etc and therefore is a heavyduty tape which should be perfect for the job. Hope it helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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