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Complete Removal and Replacement of Rear Lower End Caps

November 07, 2023, 03:40:03 pm

I'm going to have a shop perform a complete removal and replacement of the rear lower end caps on my 2007 Lazy Daze Midbath. Earlier this year, I purchased new end caps from Todd, so I have those here ready to go. In the Lazy Daze Companion, there are two articles about end caps here:
The Lazy Daze Companion: Search results for end caps

Question 1. There is mention of a newer adhesive that the factory had started using to attach the end caps. What exactly was this adhesive? Would it be better to use it rather than VHB?

Question 2. I believe the factory then used 3M 5200FC to seal the edges of the end caps. Should the 5200FC be applied anywhere else?

Question 3. Any other things I should be considering from those who have done this complete removal and replacement (not just a repair).

Thank you so much,

Re: Complete Removal and Replacement of Rear Lower End Caps

Reply #1 – November 07, 2023, 05:51:06 pm

"I'm going to have a shop perform a complete removal and replacement of the rear lower end caps...
Earlier this year, I purchased new end caps from Todd"

Haven't had the need to do this procedure on our 2004 30'IB so I cannot speak to the ease or difficulty. I have to presume you are comfortable with the shop who will do the work? And a point of curiosity, the new end caps are unpainted, no? Are your existing end caps worth saving against future need?

Re: Complete Removal and Replacement of Rear Lower End Caps

Reply #2 – November 07, 2023, 06:00:02 pm

Hi, Steve, the old end caps are definitely not worth saving. And yes, the new ones will need painting and pinstripes (I purchased the pinstripes from Todd along with the end caps). I will see how comfortable I am with the shop in the upcoming days. If I'm not comfortable with them, I won't have them do the work and will search for a different shop.

Re: Complete Removal and Replacement of Rear Lower End Caps

Reply #3 – November 08, 2023, 02:15:09 am

Quote from: Jan Forseth - November 07, 2023, 03:40:03 pm

I'm going to have a shop perform a complete removal and replacement of the rear lower end caps on my 2007 Lazy Daze Midbath. Earlier this year, I purchased new end caps from Todd, so I have those here ready to go. In the Lazy Daze Companion, there are two articles about end caps here:
The Lazy Daze Companion: Search results for end caps

Question 1. There is mention of a newer adhesive that the factory had started using to attach the end caps. What exactly was this adhesive? Would it be better to use it rather than VHB?
Question 2. I believe the factory then used 3M 5200FC to seal the edges of the end caps. Should the 5200FC be applied anywhere else?
Question 3. Any other things I should be considering from those who have done this complete removal and replacement (not just a repair).

VHB tape can work great or fail spectacularly, it's all up to the preparation.
3M VHB Tape surface preparation.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/vhb-tapes-us/resources/applying-3m-vhb-tapes/#step1surfaceprep

Lightly sand both surfaces with a 3M hand pad 74478, to deep clean the surfaces where the tape will be applied.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-3-7-8-in-x-6-in-x-5https://wwhttps://www.amazon.com/3M-Primer-Pint-Wrapping-Application/dp/B0088P1LNY/ref=sr_1_2?adgrpid=1225955786355169&hvadid=76622402610489&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=80548&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-76622484332464%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=3850_13297150&keywords=3m+tape+primer+94&qid=1699426434&sr=8-2w.amazon.com/3M-Primer-Pint-Wrapping-Application/dp/B0088P1LNY/ref=sr_1_2?adgrpid=1225955786355169&hvadid=76622402610489&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=80548&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-76622484332464%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=3850_13297150&keywords=3m+tape+primer+94&qid=1699426434&sr=8-2-16-in-9-84-cm-x-15-2-cm-x-0-79-cm-Very-Fine-220-Grit-Hand-Sanding-Pads-2-Pack-7447/301117170#overlay

Prime both surfaces with VHB Tape Primer 94. Mask the edges where the caps will lay to prevent the primer from getting where you do not want it.
https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b40065491/
Amazon.com: 3M Primer 94 1/2 Pint | Car Wrapping Application Tool : Automotive

The rear caps have a seam in the middle that needs cleaning and resealing with 5200 FC.

Larry

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Re: Complete Removal and Replacement of Rear Lower End Caps

Reply #4 – November 08, 2023, 10:54:24 am

Thanks so much, Larry, that is super helpful.

In the meantime, I heard back from Todd. He said the adhesive that the factory was using in their latter years was called Plexus MA 830. It’s a two-part component that mixes with a special gun.

I'll talk to the shop and make a decision about which way to go--VHB or Plexus MA 830.

Thanks again!

Re: Complete Removal and Replacement of Rear Lower End Caps

Reply #5 – July 30, 2024, 10:58:20 pm

Any update here?

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