Hello Everyone,
I'm needing to replace the fixings of the hinges to the gas locker door - primarily because previous owner has used a couple of screws that are as much use as a chocolate tea pot (they just pull out), and some bolts that would make Frankenstein proud.
Problem is, it seems that there was once a strip of 3-ply behind the hinge holes that has rotted, so nothing solid to screw anything in to/use to distribute the door weight.
Has anyone taken the locker surround off/out, to replace the wood, or replaced the whole thing?
While it's out, I could also add some extra fibreglass repairs to strengthen the sills.
In addition to the hinge issue, the male/female clip and holder to keep the door open need to be replaced as worn out - what fixings can be used for the "female/holder part, that fixes into the main body?
I've tried replacing the pop-rivets, but it looks like the originals have partially pulled out the aluminium skin, so can't get any that are wide/fat enough to hold in place (the mini polystyrene balls insulation doesn't help either).
I did try a generous coating of some Sikaflex, but that pulled off straight away when door was temporarily fixed to it may
What could be used?
Appreciate any thoughts/suggestions.
Cheers,
Rich.
I'm needing to replace the fixings of the hinges to the gas locker door - primarily because previous owner has used a couple of screws that are as much use as a chocolate tea pot (they just pull out), and some bolts that would make Frankenstein proud.
Problem is, it seems that there was once a strip of 3-ply behind the hinge holes that has rotted, so nothing solid to screw anything in to/use to distribute the door weight.
Has anyone taken the locker surround off/out, to replace the wood, or replaced the whole thing?
While it's out, I could also add some extra fibreglass repairs to strengthen the sills.
In addition to the hinge issue, the male/female clip and holder to keep the door open need to be replaced as worn out - what fixings can be used for the "female/holder part, that fixes into the main body?
I've tried replacing the pop-rivets, but it looks like the originals have partially pulled out the aluminium skin, so can't get any that are wide/fat enough to hold in place (the mini polystyrene balls insulation doesn't help either).
I did try a generous coating of some Sikaflex, but that pulled off straight away when door was temporarily fixed to it may
What could be used?
Appreciate any thoughts/suggestions.
Cheers,
Rich.
