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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

Hey guys. I removed these GFX from a wrecked 1986 IROC-Z and I want to put them on my car. Unfortunately the previous owner didn't watch the high spots in the road or speed bumps or something. Anyway they are cracked and I want to know how I fix them. Can I get some help? I've included pictures.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:43 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

Lots of patience & lots of fiberglass!!
Maybe look around for parts in better condition???
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

agree.... they look way messed up....

or is it hard for you to get better ones???
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

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agree.... they look way messed up....

or is it hard for you to get better ones???
I don't really know. I've checked Craigslist and sometimes I can find them but not always. I was kind of afraid I'd have to get new ones..
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

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I don't really know. I've checked Craigslist and sometimes I can find them but not always. I was kind of afraid I'd have to get new ones..
have u tried junkyards?
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

I'm going to a couple yards 2morrow. I'll see what they have & let ya know.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

if u must fix them we'll guide you to the process b/c on the pics i see some parts are made of fiberglass but i see one that looks like plastic so fixing plastic its a little different.
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Old Apr 18, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

Originally Posted by juanillox8
if u must fix them we'll guide you to the process b/c on the pics i see some parts are made of fiberglass but i see one that looks like plastic so fixing plastic its a little different.
Yes the front is like a rubber plastic and that has the hole right at the tip of the nose. The sides are fiberglass. I'll check my local pull&save to see what they have. Thanks
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 05:24 AM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

Cracks in urethane bumpers can be repaired with a product called Lord Fusor. SEM and 3M both make a similar product.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 08:23 AM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

I have had luck in the past at pull-a-part finding ones in better shape.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

Good to know!!

The Camaros here have been totaly stripped!! NOTHING good!!!
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Re: Ground Effect Repairs- I need help!

Originally Posted by SolarGoldRaptor
Cracks in urethane bumpers can be repaired with a product called Lord Fusor. SEM and 3M both make a similar product.
Awesome thanks. I may be able to save at least one piece of the GFX.

I hope my Pull&save has the parts because mine are pretty far gone and if fixing them is a long process then I should just use that time looking for better condition ones in the junkyards. Thanks guys!
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