Looking for a strong, durable, and flexible adhesive solution for your vehicle accessories? Look no further than Lord structural adhesives. These versatile adhesives are ideal for bonding a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, composites, and foams. Whether you’re assembling truck caps, toolboxes, running boards, or other components, Lord structural adhesives deliver superior performance and reliability, even in challenging conditions.

In this blog, we will discuss the different Lord structural adhesives available and their best use. We will also provide links to our website product pages for easy purchase.

Solutions for

• Vehicle component assembly: Lord structural adhesives can be used to assemble various vehicle components, including truck caps, toolboxes, running boards, and spoilers.
• Dissimilar substrate bonding: Lord structural adhesives can bond various substrates, including metals, plastics, composites, and foams.
• Panel lamination: Lord structural adhesives can laminate panels of different materials.
• Panel to frame bonding: Lord structural adhesives can bond panels to frames.
• Structural assembly: Lord structural adhesives can be used for structural assembly applications.
• Seam sealing: Lord structural adhesives can seal seams to prevent water and air from entering.

Compatible Substrates

• Bare metal
• Composite
• Painted metal
• Plastic
• Specialty substrate
• Foam
• Cross-bonding

Vehicle Accessory Applications

• Truck caps
• Toolbox/cargo management
• Running boards
• Rear spoilers
• Tonneau covers

Selection Chart

PRODUCT

SUBSTRATES

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Bare Metal

Composite

Painted Metal

Plastics

Cross Bonding

Specialty

Work Time @ 75°F (24°C)

Mix Ratio Adhesive to Accelerator

Time to Handling Strength @ 75°F (24°C)

Appearance

Attributes

LORD 7800 FAST-CURE URETHANE ADHESIVE

A/C

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

3 min

1:1

12 min

Black

• 2x Faster Processing Time • Equal Mix Ratio • Sag Resistance • No Odor

A/D

6 min

1:1

25 min

LORD 7542 URETHANE ADHESIVE

A/B

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

4-7 min

1:1

1-2 hr

Varies** (Black or Brown)

• Structural Bonding • Lower Viscosity for Easy Dispensing • Non Flammable

A/C

11-15 min

1:1

2 hr

A/D

20-30 min

1:1

3 hr

LORD 7545 URETHANE ADHESIVE

A/G

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

1.5 min

1:1

10 min

Varies** (Off-White or Black)

• Bonds FRP, SMC, Plastics and Prepared Metals • Non-sag • Non Flammable

A/B

3-5 min

1:1

30 min

A/C

6-8 min

1:1

60 min

A/D

11-18 min

1:1

90 min

A/E

22-38 min

1:1

2-3 hr

A/F

45-65 min

1:1

4-5 hr

LORD 7555 URETHANE ADHESIVE/ SEALANT

A/C

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

3-5 min

1:1

1 hr

White Paste

• Bonds & Seals Plastics and Prepared Metals • Non-sag, non-yellowing • Paint & Finish Immediately

AE

45 min

1:1

5-6 hr

LORD 7610DTM DIRECT- TO-METAL ADHESIVE/ SEALANT

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

25-35 min

N/A

6-12 hr

White Paste

• Single Component • No Mix • UV Resistant

LORD® ACRYLIC ADHESIVE WITH ACCELERATOR 19

403

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

2-4 min

4:1

4-6 min

Tan Paste

• Easy to Dispense • Withstands E-Coat & Powder Coat • Cold Impact

406

6-10 min

4:1

12-17 min

410

20-30 min

4:1

60-120 min

LORD® 810 LOW READ- THROUGH (LRT) ACRYLIC ADHESIVE WITH LORD ACCELERATOR 20GB

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

8-12 min

2:1

20-25 min

Dark Gray Paste

• Ideal for Thin, Glossy and ACM Materials • Withstands E-Coat & Powder Coat

LORD® ACRYLIC ADHESIVE WITH LORD ACCELERATOR 25GB (FAST) (SLOW)

850 (FAST)

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

6-10 min

10:1

18-24 min

Red Paste

• Toughened • High Impact • Fatigue Resistant • Low Temp Environment • Withstands E-Coat & Powder Coat

852 (SLOW)

20-25 min

10:1

50-70 min

MAXLOK® ACRYLIC ADHESIVE WITH MX ACCELERATOR

T3

✔

✔

✔

✔

✔

3-5 min

4:1

6-8 min

Grey Paste

• Bondline Control • Glass Beads • High Impact • High Peel • Withstands E-Coat & Powder Coat

T6

6-9 min

4:1

20-24 min

T18

18-24 min

4:1

48-72 min

Lord structural adhesives offer several benefits for vehicle accessories, including:

• Superior Strength and Durability: They create strong and long-lasting bonds that can withstand various environmental conditions.
• Versatility: They can bond a wide range of substrates, including metals, plastics, composites, and foams. This makes them suitable for various vehicle accessory applications.
• Flexibility: They offer flexibility, allowing for movement and vibration without compromising the bond’s integrity.
• Dissimilar Substrate Bonding: They can effectively bond different types of materials, providing design flexibility and enabling the use of innovative materials.
• Structural Assembly: They can be used for structural assembly applications, ensuring the vehicle accessories’ structural integrity and safety.

Overall, Lord structural adhesives provide reliable and high-performance bonding solutions for vehicle accessories, ensuring their durability, safety, and longevity.

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