Anyone running with Denso taped leaf springs?

Post by **Orkney** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:35 am

Pondering getting some and doing the newly restored springs with it. (the dreaded Frost catalogue strikes again

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Apart from keeping the dirt and dust out its said to stiffen the springs somewhat which wont be a bad thing on a trav that gets used to carry stuff.

Anyone have any comments? good or bad just curious ....

Post by **DaveC** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:10 pm

The old boy at my local (rural) garage said they always used to denso the springs up. Keeps all the mud and stuff out. I know that there are two schools of thought some say you should some say you shouldn't.

Using yours the way you do I would have thought it a good idea, but leave a gap in the centre about 3 inches either side of the u bolts so it doesn't trap water in the leaves?

I believe you shouldn't grease them though, that would attract and hold the dirt

Post by **Judge** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 5:19 pm

'OJO' my Series MM has Denso covered springs. This has been on there so long that it has gone brittle. So much so that one piece broke away. On seeing the remarkable condition of the springs at that point, I quickly replaced it with new.

Post by **paulhumphries** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:22 pm

Don't buy from Frost at £7.50 a roll when you can get from any plumbers merchants for a lot less.

Paul Humphries

Post by **DaveC** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 6:29 pm

I think it is 'sylglass' isnt it?

Post by **DAVIDMCCULLOUGH** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:35 pm

I had the springs taped up on the blue minor for a few years, then a stroppy mot man told me that it had to come off so he could check the springs. The tape definately kept the springs good and clean.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 12:57 pm

DAVIDMCCULLOUGH wrote:I had the springs taped up on the blue minor for a few years, then a stroppy mot man told me that it had to come off so he could check the springs. The tape definately kept the springs good and clean.

I would have walked away and gone elsewhere. If the springs still have a decent bow shape and pass the bounce test they are not worn or broken. Plus Bentleys and Rollers have this as standard.

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:04 pm

Sounds like a bit of a jobsworth!

Think i'll definitely give it a try, is it sticky stuff?

Post by **Judge** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:37 pm

The word sticky doesn't do it justice.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:47 pm

Orkney wrote:Sounds like a bit of a jobsworth!

Think i'll definitely give it a try, is it sticky stuff?

Well everytime I use it, the scene resembles something from Laurel and Hardy

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 1:53 pm

Ah so were talking fly papers x 10 then

just looked on goog and as Paul said its cheaper at plumbers merchants - and its available in black too.

Stickiest thing i ever had the misfortune to encounter was getting un gloved hands covered in that expanding foam filler - had to wait for the skin to fall off, was quite quite horrendous and no doubt why its used as glue for wooden boats ...

Post by **MoggyTech** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:49 pm

Stickiest thing i ever had the misfortune to encounter was getting un gloved hands covered in that expanding foam filler - had to wait for the skin to fall off, was quite quite horrendous and no doubt why its used as glue for wooden boats ...

Some funny chemicals in that stuff Bro! Wouldn't repeat it for sure, you were lucky! Now go count your fingers just to be sure

Post by **Judge** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:55 pm

Orkney wrote: Stickiest thing i ever had the misfortune to encounter was getting un gloved hands covered in that expanding foam filler - had to wait for the skin to fall off, was quite quite horrendous and no doubt why its used as glue for wooden boats ...

Been there, done that, got the tee shirt

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:57 pm

Oh this was years ago, first time i'd used it, think mostly it comes with a pair of polythene gloves inside the cap, this one didnt

Nothing would budge it, some of the largr bits in awkward places hat to shave off with a stanley blade taking teh top layer of skin with it - still a mistake well and truly learned from the hard way

Post by **Judge** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:04 pm

It was the first time I had used it too, but not that long ago as I'm that much younger than you

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:20 pm

Is it not Bill the most horrid stuff !!!
I wrote them (wickes i think it was) a stinking letter saying it should have a warning on it, never got a reply, mind you it was mostly swear words !

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:27 pm

I've still got bits of expanding foam stuck to parts of the office walls, the stepladders, and my work coat from when I renovated the office several years ago. Have you ever used Gorilla Glue? It seems like similar stuff - it even foams up as it cures.

Post by **Orkney** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:31 pm

Gorilla Glue

One of the new generation polyurethane adhesives, is amongst the most versatile glues around today, capable of gluing wood, stone, ceramics and metal. There is little that challenges its strength. It also has the added bonuses of being 100% waterproof and odourless. The glue is dark when applied but dries neutral and the timber can be varnished, stained or waxed after use and the glue line will not show: the glue accepts the finish just as effectively as the base timber will. It is also long lasting, with a 3 year shelf life and one year open life. Gorilla glue is heat, shock and solvent resistant and has a long open time allowing parts to be positioned before the glue "sets up". Excess glue can be easily sanded or pared away with a chisel when dry.

Sounds like darned useful stuff !!!

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:42 pm

Orkney wrote:Sounds like darned useful stuff !!!

That's what I thought when I bought the bottle, but so far I've only actually used it in anger once (to glue a loose driver back into a pair of headphones). It does seem very strong, and the gap-filling ability is good if the parts don't fit brilliantly.