I can't help but wonder what part the application procedure plays, in
that many panels are glued on at the factory these days.

I would think that glue would be really good for something like cutting
the upper front lip from the wheel well areas under the seats, then
gluing a piano hinge for a secure door behind the carpet.

Mike

JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> if anyone wants to see some long-term  results of gluing body panels on -
> come on over. i have a parts van here that was rearended lightly, lower valence
> was cut off and  new panels "glued" on by a bodyshop using the adhesive that
> you are all talking about, and the whole area is now swiss cheese (rotted)
> because the metal did not stay bonded to the glue..and the area around the glue is
> rusted..
>
> you can talk this stuff up all you want but it doesnt hold up in the long
> run..
>
> chris
>