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[@ethandarlington2288]

Panel bond adhesive or another alternative is windscreen adhesive just a whole lot of it, then use a sound insulation that is foil backed to prevent panel vibration between the supports and to insulate the van.

[@kyleivy9939]

I cannot explain how much I love how you worked the problem with the seats. Felt like genuine American ingenuity. 🤙

[@Laterdays2]

Black pearl! I love it! Family time.

[@ethanmartinez640]

Hell yeah brother!!!!!

[@christinedavenport7761]

This thing is going to awesome!! Don’t how you focus on so many projects 😆 Can’t wait to watch them all!

[@J-7072]

Happy Wife, Happy Life....great addition for family trips and future projects!!! Keep up the great content.

[@p.kem4018]

Yay!!!! Can’t wait to see this build!

[@larsmanson9577]

The roof skin needs the seam sealer on it that should have been done when they built it.

[@mayhemmayo]

Panel Bond Adhesives

[@MIUBHI007]

As a body tech, what you need is 3M 04274 Duramix NVH Dampening Material. It’s specifically designed to go in between door/roof skins and crash bars. Regular 08115 panel bond isn’t a good choice because it doesn’t build up and it’s too hard with no flex. This stuff has some elasticity to it so it doesn’t warp the panel they are attaching it to causing it “tin can”.

[@GrinDiesel1969]

Panel Bond aka Mansory Glue!! lol any Mat Armstrong watchers in here?!

[@christaylor8108]

I was just getting ready to make the same comment

[@BR549_o7]

panel bond, yep.

[@GrinDiesel1969]

​@@christaylor8108Heck Yeah, Let's Gooooo!!!

[@Nirvanaib]

Check out living the van life KZbin and his sprinter build. Probably the most robust and trail battle tested build I’ve seen. Also looks badass as hell. Mahalo!

[@AlanMichael-y4f]

Big Bad Black MACHINE!

[@KirklanChisholm]

Got to see the Cadillac Ranch, should have also stopped and ate at the Big Texan! Born and raised here in Amarillo! Love the content man, always love seeing the DIY projects and your videos have helped so much with building my 21’ Trail Boss! Gotta get me some more real truck parts!

[@cyclicm1622]

Epoxy panel adhesive. The type used in body shops. Place some shims under skin on the braces, squirt it in all the gaps and pull the shims. Let it dry, your done.

[@ShredGarage]

I know this is your wife’s plans.. but would have loved to see a Silverado overland build than a sprinter. But I’ll still be watching. Ha

[@tannerbonnema9332]

The van build is far more interesting… I however can’t wait to see the shop get finished!

[@b.d.rgarage3289]

for the roof skin you can use something the space it for a moment than use that foam in a can it will fill the void then remove what ever you used to space it out or leave it

[@roberta4989]

Butyl rubber, like used in wind shields. Comes in a tube like caulk. It can take the heat from the roof panel, doesn't expand or shrink much. Not expensive. There you go, something for free...some advice!

[@michaelshallue1801]

Family memories to be made traveling!!!!

[@b1llyw123]

use some sand paper to prep the roof rails and roof then use 3m panel bond. you can also add some sound deadner like dynomat or w/e alternitive so it dosnt sound like a tin can going down the road

[@brandonhackley7067]

I would use a construction hesis on the roof brackets. If it's still too noisy add some sound deadening to the rest of it

[@kirkbeachum4755]

My favorite channel bro.

[@Sunshine2Lonestar]

Great stuff makes a spray glue that works on metals. Then insulate between panels before installing ceiling! 🤙🏼

[@youme5547]

My Brother, THEY sell sound deading sheets self adhesive 3M or kill mat is another on, this will do the trick. Lots of luck love your videos. Your dad is so cool, Enjoy him, GOD BLESS 🙌

[@ufabuilt75]

Nothing but blessings for you and your Ohana!!! CHEEEHOOO!!! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@geraldhetrick4358]

You need to talk to "Trent and Allie"

[@skhopkins4175]

Quite a MACHINE!

[@MichaelSironen]

Howzit! Been enjoying your videos up here in Alaska. Try 3M Marine 5200 adhesive sealant for your roof panel. It comes in a caulking tube or a small tube. Amazon or hardware store. Good Luck and Safe Travels

[@EerieEchoes_ofc]

PU sealant, same as the ones for windshield. It’ll get it the like a charm 20:09

[@4h2un]

Ahhh a fellow Procrastinator. Mind you that's what I put the "PRO" in. Just remember. WE UNITE!! Tomorrow!

[@Smitty-yg3ps]

Panel bond is the best way to do the skin

[@JCfuUPhoz]

Nah this is fire man what 😂😂😂 the fleet is sick!!

[@jabadoo5307]

Love the videos Chad! Keep them coming. Good luck with the sprinter. Looks like a descent traveling kid soccer mobile.

[@karstenvanbeurden6871]

It’s funny to hear American’s have almost never heard from the mercedes vito/metris. Mean while in europe it’s one of the most common vans on the road.. kinda crazy

[@damonnahoolewa9689]

Need Black Pearl ready by June 2025. Take a trip to Destin

[@bdtrkdrvr430]

Closed cell spray foam on the roof. That roof is going to get blistering hot during the summer.

[@franklananna9684]

Maybe heat shield peal and stick would stop the rattling and also insulate the roof a black van with no insulation would be very hot in the summer months

[@jamiehouk8824]

Panel bond and then spray foam. 😊

[@PeterGraham]

This is the beginning of a very exciting new overland theme on the channel.. bro.. follow your wife's lead and do an overland build on the channel plzzzzzz!!!

[@eddiemartinez6879]

Dude just spent 60k on a van he’s not doing that lol

[@Chrisrod619]

Foam insulation board for the van ceiling

[@cisguy1969]

MACHINE!

[@adgate1379]

Get a gunner kennel for Maui, they just released the black kennel that would match everything

[@elc7795]

Your dad should get better neighbors. Open headers are like an angels choir.

[@CaptainBlueTech]

I would lift the roof skin up, fill it with a HEALTHY amount of big stretch, then put weight on the roof while it drys.

[@shysgarage2405]

In my previous experiences, if the first part of a project has set back after set back, look out for more and more unfortunately... Definitely need to use panel bond for that roof problem. Sounds like the factory forgot to do it...

[@provoking3449]

Seam Sealer for sure

[@Hootman865]

Seam sealer is probably your best bet or the 3m VHB tape they use on RVs

[@sethsellars344]

Sunroof time. Remove that and seal where you need

[@erichwhiteman6373]

Didn't sound bad without the exhaust, just not at 7 AM. Lexel, Big Stretch, etc

[@thelowedown6875]

Hells yea, a campervan build by the most creative DIY family online? I'm so down

[@justin1321]

2000 sq foot dream garage? Sprinter build out? Who cares? Maui, the puppy, is AWESOME. And I don’t mean those other ones negatively. Excited for both. Just like Maui.

[@nettneo]

Also just saw The Cadillac Ranch outside of Amarillo. Grew up there............Ya know the Moved them from their Original location.

[@_EleventHour]

I would suggest using Panel Bond and not seam sealer. That is what it should have had from the factory honestly.

[@roncap6086]

Maybe some type of insulation could go between the roof and cross members.

[@CaptHecs]

First! Yo my man loving the vids keep up the good work!

[@KT-dji]

First, why is the roof skin not attached to the structure? Is there a reason for this? If the panel is bonded, will any problems follow? So, sound-dampening material is a must, and foam tape is a good choice.

[@fastwheels2010]

Sprinter van must be soundeaning for a quiet ride😂😂😂😂

[@Nirvanaib]

Don’t do any sealing on the roof until you run all your wiring for lights, auxiliary stuff, chargers, pumps, water lines, solar panel lines etc. Deal with the roof WAAAAY later in the build. Trust me you’ll regret it if you do it now and have to deal with running wire later.

[@vzichi]

3m flexible foam 08463 that's the factory style sealant.Kiind of like a soft poly foam when dry. The only thing is the working time is very short

[@billdean1738]

😂Mat Armstrong uses mansury glue (pannal bond) for all his needs 😂

[@shelbydog1100]

Panel bond adhesive for the roof. It will never make another sound ever.

[@dtran22]

Panel bond then thermal barrier to deflect heat and insulate

[@aaronwitner4449]

Welding the roof skin to the brackets the? Only way to stop it from rattling😊

[@zachthegamer7419]

Auto Body Glue like OE for the roof skin

[@code10garage94]

Polyurethane body mount bushings in between roof skin and braces?…Aloha🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Bodezafa]

Ugh, now you need to name the dog Jack! lol

[@chrisroddy6218]

Some second skin will be good for the roof

[@OriginalMomo]

Aloha brother! ….. a sprinter?…. 🤔 ….. ok…. Happy wifey, happy life… 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@wheezy1964]

Check out Lexel products. Handles high heat and won't crack.

[@manovel89]

O shit you went for bro

[@rexplas1910]

Just use sikaflex i used it on my sprinter no more rattling roof.

[@chrisarevalo774]

Mansory glue for the roof lol iykyk

[@nettneo]

Love the channel. But if this is the MOST EXPENSIVE Project..................What did it drive out of ?

[@provoking3449]

Radio is dead, but when I do listen, it is 103.7 ALT FM

[@EdLeeper]

Consider silicone caulking. Or not.

[@rollier2090]

I didn't think Mercedes put out cheap crap. Take it back to them and tell them to fix the roof panel.

[@TheJttv]

You really need to get siding on the shop sooner rather then later. And its been so long you likely need to replace the tape. Its not really meant for the sun

[@drlopez69]

Use panel bond

[@Zerrudo_]

Neodymium magnets?

[@BR549_o7]

should be under warranty. Take van back to dealer and have them fix it.

[@richiecover2873]

Oem panel bond

[@ahmaddabdoub1696]

Panel bond for roof

[@Mrkdog8081]

Put some second skin dampener sound Proffing

[@jada939]

You said Floor Skin…😂

[@robertmitchell6118]

3m panel bond

[@CartwrightFour]

Wish I had his money. Dang

[@mrhighway]

I thought it was a new Ford Expedition

[@toddbrown4886]

Seam sealer and ?

[@stephenreese5921]

Panel bond?

[@masterfabricator]

Seam sealer no 3m tape 😅

[@jeffmaloney3181]

Seam sill it.

[@bretjackson300]

Panel bond

[@markmanning5683]

Who in the Hell would allow a vehicle to leave the Factory with the roof unsecured? If this is a example of German Engineering, they can keep it.

[@countryboydesign6541]

When are you going to delete it to get better fuel economy

[@iamgeorgeaf.1403]

Please wear safety glasses when using the wire wheel in line with your face.😐

[@RickyTricky3223]

Nope you just lost me another I can’t believe you are going this route I don’t need to watch the whole episode to see what’s going to happen

[@BIGDAWGGARAGE]

Panel bond