I need to bond HDPE to Galvanized steel.
It’s a boat trailer so needs to be waterproof .... but this is not load bearing, so no high shear strength required.
The Galv is not fresh, which can be problematic to do anything with.
I am aware that there is a need to apply heat to HDPE prior to any bonding to de-wet the slippery finish.
ideally something like a silicone or rubber ‘flexible’ adhesive would be best.
I have 3M 5200 which bonds most things marine but don’t think it works with MDPE.
Suggestions?
It’s a boat trailer so needs to be waterproof .... but this is not load bearing, so no high shear strength required.
The Galv is not fresh, which can be problematic to do anything with.
I am aware that there is a need to apply heat to HDPE prior to any bonding to de-wet the slippery finish.
ideally something like a silicone or rubber ‘flexible’ adhesive would be best.
I have 3M 5200 which bonds most things marine but don’t think it works with MDPE.
Suggestions?