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I notice there is a Super Fast, Fast, and Medium. I dont think you want the semi-rigid from what Kevin has said here earlier in the thread. Almost sounds to me like the other three are just different work times.....but I could be wrong.
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Here's my bowtie grill. Should I use the methods described at the begining of this sticky make this repair. You can see how the finish is cracked. I was planning on just filling the cracks with two part epoxy, sanding and painting black the same day the car is painted witht the same paint. Does that sound liek the best course of action with this repair?
83 Soory I haven't been on in months... That is kind of a tricky spot. You do need to repair the inside as well as the outside on that tear, but it has to be thin enough to allow your retaining bracket ot go in the groove. Just use my method and it will be strong. Use a Popsicle stick on the inside to smooth it around and keep it thin without it gobbing up and restricting the palcement of your bracket.
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Here's my bowtie grill. Should I use the methods described at the begining of this sticky make this repair. You can see how the finish is cracked. I was planning on just filling the cracks with two part epoxy, sanding and painting black the same day the car is painted witht the same paint. Does that sound liek the best course of action with this repair?
Rebel, I cant see the damage in that picture. Could you increase the size?
If it's just paint damaged and split, sand it off and prime and paint.
As for the flex...you only need it on the plastic panels.
Last edited by KEVIN G.; 04-15-2007 at 08:11 PM.
Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Originally Posted by KEVIN G.
Coat again with a flexible skim coat epoxy made by the same company as your repair material.
Is the flexible skim coat epoxy an item that any paint store should be familiar with? Do you have any product numbers for reference for what you've used in the past? I'm thinking about going the 3M EasySand route.
I also have a question about spider web type cracks in the base plastic. I've started sanding mine down and the these cracks go through all the paint and primer and are clearly evident in the spoiler itself. Do I have to continue sanding until I get them out too? (I'm worried about keeping it even if I have to go that route) Or can I put the 3m easy sand (or equivelent) over the top to seal it and prevent it from cracking the new paint?
Last edited by spitstickler; 05-21-2007 at 03:38 PM.
Reason: clarifing question.
Re: Let's take the guesswork out of plastic repair!!!!!!!
How would you repair a plastic thread?
The one in my spoiler are old and fragile. I was thinking of cleaning them, then glue it with a PU glue. Screw inside it with grease/oil on the screw.
What do you think?
Edit: I am thinking that it might be ABS and not Urethane. Correct me if I am wrong.
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Two questions, first: would it be possible to fix the two cracks? and if so what would the be the best way to go about fixing them? The cracks are in the front clip and on the passenger side ground effect. Pictures attached.
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Bump, could this process be used on a corner of a front bumper? If so how would I go about getting it to stay in a good shape while the product held/cured, instead of breaking apart?
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Bump, could this process be used on a corner of a front bumper? If so how would I go about getting it to stay in a good shape while the product held/cured, instead of breaking apart?
If you look at some of the videos within the link i posted, They use tape. Thats what i use and then sand down any imperfections. If you are able, Please post pics. Im sure someone with more experience will be able to help you.
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i know this thread started a whie ago, but i am trying to come up with a way to repair my wraparound spoiler(even if only for a while). would the 3m products work wellfor filling the cracks in the side corners? i have used it in repairing bumper covers with the sheet of reinforcment behind the repair and it works great but wasnt sure if it would fill very well on a spoiler. the only other problem the spoiler has is the paint is cracked on top. looks like someone didnt add flex agent when painting then some moron sat on thspoiler and the paint cracked(only cracked in the butt area on either side. going down through the thread it sounds like the 3m products should work at least for a while, just trying to buy some time before having to do the inevitible and spending a bunch of mone for a new one. who knows, maybe someone will have them cheaper.
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id bondo, but a new spoiler is more favorable, a bunch of money is kinda overrated, id try the wanted section
hi,i have a86 camaro and a split has started on the front nose cone on left hand upper front side where top of fender meets nose cone ,next to head light and is now getting longer how can i fix it?its at top of front fender and when nose cone flexes it gets longer and paint is peeling off.please help.
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the bumper on my 87 firebird is cracked about 4 inches from the top all the way to the bottom and the crack runs along the rubber insert in the bumper. it is a verticle crack and i was wondering if it is worth it to repair it or should i just replace it
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Anyone know were to get a new 92 chin spoiler. mine has a crack in the corner and im sick of it recracking everytime it get brushed on a peble. I want to see if i can get a brand new one.
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