Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

...a while back, discussion about the use of Henry's 663 adhesive to apply the aluminum skin was making the rounds. So to all who used it, how about a report on how it worked, how is it holding up and would you use it again...howbouit there Henry's users...whats the skinny?
INQUIRING MINDS WANT TO KNOW
madjack

madjack,

I used the Henry's 663 to put my skins on and it worked great. I have not had my tear outside yet, so I can't tell you much at this point. The stuff is easy to work with and allows you to reposition things for quite awhile. It was a little messy, but not bad. I seems to grip pretty good in a short time. I let it dry for about 15 mins before putting the skin on it.

Anyway, I am going camping this weekend with it and will try to remember and report back after the trip.

Kerry

What color is the Henry's? I want to use something other than cantact cement to apply Filon but I am concerned about the color being seen through the white Filon. Anyone have any coments?

Gerdo wrote:What color is the Henry's? I want to use something other than cantact cement to apply Filon but I am concerned about the color being seen through the white Filon. Anyone have any coments?

Henry's is a cream color. I would recommend trying it on a small piece of Filon first to see if it changes the color too much.

Used it on one of my walls and plan on finishing the hatch with it.
Works like a charm.

I had a piece of 1/8" scrap that I used as a "palate." it'd been laying around for about 2 months. Picked it up and checked the elasticity. the glue stretched like a rubber band. It also peeled away from the wood with a little encouragement. However, I think the glue is used primarily to hold the siding in place till the trim is attached, The trim is what really holdes the siding in place.

I'd use it again.

g

Just a note of Caution: Read the label first. You have to rough the aluminum for it to stick properly!

Kerry

How did you guys apply it? Notched trowel? Roller? Brush?

asianflava wrote:How did you guys apply it? Notched trowel? Roller? Brush?

Apply with a notched trowel.

I used henry 663 to apply my skins also. No complaints so far. I spread it with a trowl and laid my skins on it.

Due to my being cheap and lazy I used 20" flashing bought at lowes for the sides. As a result I had to lap each run by approx 2.5". I did 3 runs per side with one $40.00 roll. Real thin stuff, though.(I did like it being lighter than real aluminum but just as water tight) The point is that I glued the aluminum laps together with the 663 where the runs laped as well as to the trailer itself. I was able to easily remove the 663 where it squezed through with a paper towl and gasoline. As a warning the gas would break the 663 even after it had dried for a day or two.

I have found that the 663 is very forgiving during application as well as after having dried. I may have to remove my aluminum (not lowes valley flashing) skin on the roof and I believe with a little work it should come off much easier than had it been glued on with contact cement. As others have said, even after drying it is gummy and streches.

I like it and would use it for applying a "floating" skin just to hold it in place while I trim it to size and apply the aluminum trim.


john

Madjack...I've used it before with really good luck...Unfortunately the Home Depot near me didn't have it when I went in for materials, and didn't want to drive all over looking for it....I used Roberts flooring cement....just about the same thing...It's made for around swimming pools to adhear carpet...also used on metallic steps to be carpeted....Applies the same way, notched trowel....same kind of working time, on curved pieces, ie roof, either weight or strap it down until it cures...I did rough up the backside of the aluminum with 60 grit on the DA sander to give it some tooth...also wiped it down with alcohol to clean it up....I think any oily fingerprints or areas will stop adhesion...I don't get any heat issues (buckling) with it...and it was pretty easy to install, just flop it down and smush it around to get good contact......Just my experience....Doug

For anyone who can't get Henry's 663 at HD or Lowes, try your local ACE Hardware store. Every ACE that I have been in around here carries it.

Kerry

...thank y'all, this is goof stuff that I(and others) have been wanting to know, ever since this product first came to the attention of this board...any further comments anyone???
madjack

I just went to the Henrys web site and when you select wood or metel it suggests henrys 263 as the best and the 663 as good. The 663 looks like it might not be as strong but is easier to clean up. Is anyone familier with the 263. It says the 663 is for indoor or outdoor use but the 263 is just for outdoor use. I hope this doesn't confuse anybody who's finally decided to go with the 663. Bob

Someone, somewhere out there is doing a Homer Simpson...DOH!!!!!
I'm sure it'll be fine though....Doug

One thing I'm curious to know, is if anyone has had a roof skin "pop" and break the adheasion from long periods in the hot sun... as if that's really going to be a problem in my neck of the woods.