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Old May 11, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Arrow Windshield Disassembled - Help!

OK, I want to either paint or powder coat my windshield braces, and brackets - so I took it completely apart. I didn't know there was an adhesive used on the braces until I really started tearing into it. Now that I have it apart, I'm wondering what type of adhesive to use when I put it back together.

I'm guessing it's a rubbery silicone type adhesive to minimize vibration. Anyone else ever take these apart?

If so, what did you use to re-assemble it? Do I need to use anything at all?

Also, has anyone had theirs powder coated?

I know this is a lot of questions, but isn't that what this place is for? (I searched the hell out of this before coming here - nothing)
 
Old May 11, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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When I replace my glass, I use a double-sided weather strip on the brackets.
 
Old May 11, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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When I replace my glass, I use a double-sided weather strip on the brackets.
That's what I used when I did my friends shield.
 
Old May 11, 2012 | 11:55 PM
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Sounds good to me....thanks!
 
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The adheasive stayed on the brackets when I changed mine so I just put the sticky brackets back on the new shield. The stickey stuff isn't much more than double sided scotch tape IMHO
 
Old May 12, 2012 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by albatross
When I replace my glass, I use a double-sided weather strip on the brackets.
+1 what they said........
 
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