05-07-2015, 09:56 AM
On our '82 I noticed the pad where the upper arms mount were coming loose. I used a different approach using 3M 5200 (polyurethane adhesive/sealant) and it has held for a couple of years now.
I simply removed the pad and cleaned the area, then used a ball peen hammer to help "repair" the aluminum. Next was to get new stainless steel fasteners that were just a little larger and temporarily mount the pad with only a couple of them so that I could tape off the area. Next I pulled the pad and cleaned the pad and mounting area with acetone then roughed up the pad. I then used the 3M 5200 to bed the pads into place, this stuff takes a few days to cure so you need to use patience prior to reinstalling the arms and using the awning.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en...622&rt=rud
A bit of caution from experience....3M 5200 is intended for more of a permanent installation and not a good to use when it may need to be removed in the future.
I simply removed the pad and cleaned the area, then used a ball peen hammer to help "repair" the aluminum. Next was to get new stainless steel fasteners that were just a little larger and temporarily mount the pad with only a couple of them so that I could tape off the area. Next I pulled the pad and cleaned the pad and mounting area with acetone then roughed up the pad. I then used the 3M 5200 to bed the pads into place, this stuff takes a few days to cure so you need to use patience prior to reinstalling the arms and using the awning.
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en...622&rt=rud
A bit of caution from experience....3M 5200 is intended for more of a permanent installation and not a good to use when it may need to be removed in the future.
Steve & Patti, Bonnie and Tucker
1982 Newell 38' Classic, DD 6V92
cocktails for as many will fit in the site, dinner for as many can sit at the pick-nick table and sleeps 2 since I fixed the couch