Rubber / cushion for home-made metal bike carrier -
02-05-20, 11:07 AM
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Rubber / cushion for home-made metal bike carrier -
Hi, everyone - I bought a used home-made bike carrier from someone local. He welded this years ago from 1 inch square metal rods.
He had some kin dof rubber coating on the metal to protect the bike, but it is all worn off.
Does anyone know what would work on this? At home depot website I see:
'rubberseal black liquid rubber'
'plastidip'
'rustoleum peel coat rubber coating spray'
and, of course,
'flex-seal.'
recommendations?
He had some kin dof rubber coating on the metal to protect the bike, but it is all worn off.
Does anyone know what would work on this? At home depot website I see:
'rubberseal black liquid rubber'
'plastidip'
'rustoleum peel coat rubber coating spray'
and, of course,
'flex-seal.'
recommendations?
02-05-20, 11:09 AM
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I would get some sheet rubber and use it where bike contacts. Thinker and better than a paint application. That's just me.
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I've used tool dip (the plasti-dip stuff) on things but it takes many coats to build up a thick enough protective layer, depending on your requirements. I like foam pipe insulation, like a pool noodle that's split lengthwise so you can put it on existing stuff. That's thicker and more cushion-y than wrapping with inner tubes or the like. Once again, trial and error might be necessary. Don't use your good bike for this part.
02-05-20, 12:43 PM
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good ideas. this is what i am working with
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is this for your vehicle? how much does it weigh?
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I'd get a length of pipe insulation and cut pieces to fit in each slot. Maybe a dab of caulk to hold each in place. Cut away the excess to leave a U-shaped piece where you need it to cushion the top tubes. That was a helluva project for someone.
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Foam pipe insulation or pool noodles, google.is your friend.
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Do the top tubes hang in those slots?
I would fit a piece of pipe insulation to each bike top tube, and slip it on when you carry the bikes.
I would fit a piece of pipe insulation to each bike top tube, and slip it on when you carry the bikes.
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Cut some old bike tires into suitable pieces and glue or Pop-Rivet them onto the U-shaped channels.
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was gonna suggest pipe insulation too but lately I've been using pieces of rubber like weather insulation from the home improvement store. it's black, thick but squishy & thin enough that one could wrap that whole inside notch bottom & sides. & it's easy to cut. not sure exactly what adhesive to use tho
this stuff
Frost King E/O 2-1/4 in. x 16 ft. EDPM Rubber Garage Door Bottom Seal
this stuff
Frost King E/O 2-1/4 in. x 16 ft. EDPM Rubber Garage Door Bottom Seal
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PJay120 Might wanna check out a place like McMaster, they sell a lot of useful hardware stuff including rubbers and foams in different shapes and sizes. Useful place. https://www.mcmaster.com/rubber
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