Hey people,

i have some really bad luck with the bumpers for the headrest for ricks 7/8 windcreen.

What type do all of you use? Where did you get it from? i don't live close to a hobby store so those places are out.

Thanks!

 

I used super glue. It worked too well. The bumpers have been squeaking against the screen and I don't like how it looks. So I tried to remove one and was left with an ugly black patch of rubber and super glue.
I wish I had left it stock.

JeffA

 

Ah yes, I've experimented with a bunch of different glues for this one.

The best one I've found is...........Silicone Sealant. Works like a charm. Gives enough to withstand the "tapping" at higher speeds, holds great and (best of all) if you need to remove them and try another spot it won't leave a scar on the roll hoop.

Tip: the higher up you place the bumpers, the less rattle you'll get.

-Hockey

 

Silicone sealent?

What exact type?

I had them glued in last year but they actually wore down (the tapping - thanks for the hint on gluing them high) i have a whole collection of glues for Ricks stuff now i can't remeber which one worked.... super glue does not work!!!

Thanks

 

It should. That's what I used. Do you use alcohol to clean off the spots you put the bumpers? That plastic leaches fumes for quite some time. A good scrubbing with alcohol is essential.

 

Yes cleaned them off good, they gave up the ghost half way from NJ to NH on a road trip.

 

Hmmmm, mine's been on for 3 years with CrazyGlue.

 

Yeah Dave, I found super glue to be too brittle and would not give enough when tapped at freeway speeds. That is why I went with something more giving like Silicone. It flexes enough to keep a good hold - even at 125+ mph (don't ask me how I know - haha).

S2KNJ - I used "Shoo Goo" just because I had some laying around, but really all of the silicone sealants are the same. Aquarium sealant works too, whatever. It is just that gummy clear glue.

-Hockey

 

i used gorilla glue and it wind pressure eventually knocks it off. it's really frustrating. but i love the s2000 logo in the rear view.

 

How high do you have them mounted "EX"?