3D printed window rollers
Winching
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From: Austin, TX
I sold that 2003 with the Gel Super glued roller about a month ago,...and the window was still working fine,...so that's about a year and a half since the roller was super glued. I just put another roller in my other 2003 a few months ago,....this time I lightly sanded the glue surfaces then cleaned them with Acetone and then applied a light layer of JB Weld. There was a fair amount of JBW squeezing out when I pressed them together so I wiped off the excess and pressed the halves together again. Also did the thin wipe of Vaseline on the stud. Working fine so far.
Last edited by bcolins; Sep 25, 2017 at 05:31 PM.
Camel Trophy
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From: Charlotte
Thank you for replying.
It's interesting you used super glue the first time and JB Weld the second time. Why did you decide something different the second time, and which JB Weld product did you use?
I'm glad you've had good success both times. Thanks.
It's interesting you used super glue the first time and JB Weld the second time. Why did you decide something different the second time, and which JB Weld product did you use?
I'm glad you've had good success both times. Thanks.
Winching
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From: South Florida
I'll be installing the 3D printed rollers from Shapeways the weekend after next and I'm interested in what adhesive those of you who have them in your trucks used, and about any things to avoid or problems that have cropped up.
I understand all too well how to remove the regulator having had it out three or four times trying to diagnose the window motor problem.
Georges (Lowest Bidder), who created the design, said he used "standard black Quick Weld from JB Weld" and reported no problems after two years in a harsh environment. Bcolins said he used a gel-type super glue and reported nine months going strong.
Any more testimonials or war stories to share? Thanks.
I understand all too well how to remove the regulator having had it out three or four times trying to diagnose the window motor problem.
Georges (Lowest Bidder), who created the design, said he used "standard black Quick Weld from JB Weld" and reported no problems after two years in a harsh environment. Bcolins said he used a gel-type super glue and reported nine months going strong.
Any more testimonials or war stories to share? Thanks.
Winching
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From: Austin, TX
I don't know how much bonding strength Super Glue gel has,....so wanted to try something more viscous. In the past I have had limited success with epoxies on plastics,.....its a bit of a toss up
Camel Trophy
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From: Charlotte
We installed the Shapeways roller today. We used a gel super glue. We decided to remove the wave washer that was part of the original installation. With it gone the fit seemed tight enough for the purpose. I was able to dry fit the roller with the wave washer still in place but it was so tight the roller didn't turn without far more force than it would ever get installed.
The plastic remnants of the webbing was far tougher to file down than expected. I think that speaks highly of whatever plastic was used.
The plastic remnants of the webbing was far tougher to file down than expected. I think that speaks highly of whatever plastic was used.
Camel Trophy
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From: Charlotte
Well, after a few months the Super Glue used to glue together the two halves of the Shapeways roller failed. My son will install another one, but do any of you have a recommendation for what to use this time instead of Super Glue?
Camel Trophy
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From: Charlotte
Good to know. If the second attempt to glue a Shapeways roller doesn't hold up I'll probably go that route. At that price, in hindsight I should probably have bought a replacement regulator in the first place but this is the first instance I recall of Super Glue failing to hold a Shapeways roller together.
Last edited by mln01; Mar 9, 2018 at 06:57 AM.
Recovery Vehicle
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From: Southern OR
I would of used/tried the Shapeways rollers if my regulator gear spot welds didn't break a second time AFTER I had already welded them up once before....I was kinda tired of pulling the door panel off.
