What the heck is it made from?

andyroooo · Jun 4th, 2014, 22:58

Hello lads
I went out last night to stick some L plates on the V70 so that I can finally get my wife to drive. I tried the tailgate first and nope! the damned thing wouldn't stick. "OK I'll try the front" but again the magnets wouldn't stick. I gave it a knock with a knuckle and they don't appear to be plastic. Does anyone know?
maybe aluminium, or CARBON FIBER woo hoo!!!
Andy

clivea · Jun 5th, 2014, 07:08

It used to be called Bulk Moulding Composite. I first had it on the bonnet and load door of a BX16 which I bought when my 245GLE caught a severe case of the rust bug. Its a fibre reinforced polymer composite that can be manufactured to a high degree of accuracy and now used throughout the industry. Like me you don't notice it until I tried to put my magnetic GB sticker on the rear load door.

martinrpeachey · Jun 5th, 2014, 08:29

The bonnet is aluminium and the tailgate is a fiberglass/plastic resin thing so sadly, non ferrous at both ends.

Gaffa tape time!

I-S · Jun 5th, 2014, 08:59

We have the same problem for my partner's l plates.

For the front I use ones with elastic, thread it through the egg crate grille. On the back we use one that sticks (through surface tension, not sticky glue) to the inside of the glass. However, the tint on the glass means I'm not totally satisfied with this but it is the best I've come up with so far...

Another possibility would be to stick some magnets on the inside of the glass (I have some lunatic power rare earth magnets that might be good) and then attach a magnetic l plate to the outside of the glass.

martinrpeachey · Jun 5th, 2014, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by I-S

We have the same problem for my partner's l plates.

For the front I use ones with elastic, thread it through the egg crate grille. On the back we use one that sticks (through surface tension, not sticky glue) to the inside of the glass. However, the tint on the glass means I'm not totally satisfied with this but it is the best I've come up with so far...

Another possibility would be to stick some magnets on the inside of the glass (I have some lunatic power rare earth magnets that might be good) and then attach a magnetic l plate to the outside of the glass.

Careful with those molybdenum magnets, you don't want to bust the window. I work with those things and if you get 2 close enough, they'll take your finger off!

I-S · Jun 5th, 2014, 10:03

Yup.

They're awesome.

Brigand · Jun 5th, 2014, 12:50

Self tappers should do it they work ok on composites

andyroooo · Jun 5th, 2014, 21:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brigand

Self tappers should do it they work ok on composites

Yes, I'll use the self tappers. Then go and punch myself square in the face.

cheshired5 · Jun 5th, 2014, 23:00

Masking tape.
Paint friendly and strong.

.......or pop rivets.

Orca2 · Jun 5th, 2014, 23:02

Araldit rapid, just replace the bonnet and tailgate when she passes, l plates are so expensive.

Jun 4th, 2014, 22:58	#1
andyroooo New Member Last Online: Sep 13th, 2016 20:27 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lockerbie	What the heck is it made from? Hello lads I went out last night to stick some L plates on the V70 so that I can finally get my wife to drive. I tried the tailgate first and nope! the damned thing wouldn't stick. "OK I'll try the front" but again the magnets wouldn't stick. I gave it a knock with a knuckle and they don't appear to be plastic. Does anyone know? maybe aluminium, or CARBON FIBER woo hoo!!! Andy

Jun 5th, 2014, 07:08	#2
clivea clivea Last Online: Dec 10th, 2014 12:38 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Country	It used to be called Bulk Moulding Composite. I first had it on the bonnet and load door of a BX16 which I bought when my 245GLE caught a severe case of the rust bug. Its a fibre reinforced polymer composite that can be manufactured to a high degree of accuracy and now used throughout the industry. Like me you don't notice it until I tried to put my magnetic GB sticker on the rear load door. __________________ Cheers Clivea April 2014 Subaru Forester XE Lineatronic. 2010-April 2014 XC70 SE Premium 205ps D5 Geartronic AWD 2010MY Oyster Grey

Jun 5th, 2014, 08:29	#3
martinrpeachey Premier Member Last Online: Jul 18th, 2018 07:30 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: poole	The bonnet is aluminium and the tailgate is a fiberglass/plastic resin thing so sadly, non ferrous at both ends. Gaffa tape time! __________________ 310.2bhp, 333ft/lb, 19T powered ex-plod with 224,000 miles

Jun 5th, 2014, 08:59	#4
I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	We have the same problem for my partner's l plates. For the front I use ones with elastic, thread it through the egg crate grille. On the back we use one that sticks (through surface tension, not sticky glue) to the inside of the glass. However, the tint on the glass means I'm not totally satisfied with this but it is the best I've come up with so far... Another possibility would be to stick some magnets on the inside of the glass (I have some lunatic power rare earth magnets that might be good) and then attach a magnetic l plate to the outside of the glass. __________________ Our Car 2011 V70 D5 Geartronic Polestar - 38.6mpg over 45524 miles Replaced by

Jun 5th, 2014, 10:03	#6
I-S Premier Member Last Online: Jul 22nd, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Huddersfield	Yup. They're awesome. __________________ Our Car 2011 V70 D5 Geartronic Polestar - 38.6mpg over 45524 miles Replaced by

Jun 5th, 2014, 12:50	#7
Brigand I've Been Banned Last Online: Jul 7th, 2014 12:19 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Woodford	Self tappers should do it they work ok on composites

Jun 5th, 2014, 23:00	#9
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	Masking tape. Paint friendly and strong. .......or pop rivets. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

Jun 5th, 2014, 23:02	#10
Orca2 I've Been Banned Last Online: Mar 24th, 2020 22:42 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Glasgow	Araldit rapid, just replace the bonnet and tailgate when she passes, l plates are so expensive.

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