Door handle/arm rest fix?
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Door handle/arm rest fix?
Removed my arm rest/door handle to see if I could repair the bulge and this is what I found. I assume this is a common problem but found nothing by search.
Fabric has to be pulled hard to get it where it is supposed to be and so far has overpowered my attempts at reattaching it. First with hot glue then with weather strip adhesive. I have removed those glues and back to where I started. Is there a fix or go find some good ones?
Fabric has to be pulled hard to get it where it is supposed to be and so far has overpowered my attempts at reattaching it. First with hot glue then with weather strip adhesive. I have removed those glues and back to where I started. Is there a fix or go find some good ones?
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Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?
No mention of it in that article, but is it necessary (or helpful) to rough up the plastic core, so that the epoxy has something to bit on to?
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TORN posted link above the only long lasting way to repair these.
The only tough part is getting/borrowing the commercial 2 part
fuzer stuff to bond the vinal to the frame...............
I used the same method/fuzer to repair my console lid.
The only tough part is getting/borrowing the commercial 2 part
fuzer stuff to bond the vinal to the frame...............
I used the same method/fuzer to repair my console lid.
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Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?
Most of the time, with this kind of thing, if you apply adhesive to the plastic core and stick down the foam surface... It'll hold until the vinyl pulls up and leaves the foam stuck down.
That's why I generally pull the edges down til they overlap the plastic core, and use super glue. That way your vinyl is stuck to the core and it's not going anywhere. BTDT with several sets of armrests, and as many Firebird consoles. FWIW.
That's why I generally pull the edges down til they overlap the plastic core, and use super glue. That way your vinyl is stuck to the core and it's not going anywhere. BTDT with several sets of armrests, and as many Firebird consoles. FWIW.
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I've done this deal with JB-Weld.
After several years, mine still holding strong.
Description begins at post #217
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...ml#post5633451
After several years, mine still holding strong.
Description begins at post #217
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/hist...ml#post5633451
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Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?
Most of the time, with this kind of thing, if you apply adhesive to the plastic core and stick down the foam surface... It'll hold until the vinyl pulls up and leaves the foam stuck down.
That's why I generally pull the edges down til they overlap the plastic core, and use super glue. That way your vinyl is stuck to the core and it's not going anywhere. BTDT with several sets of armrests, and as many Firebird consoles. FWIW.
That's why I generally pull the edges down til they overlap the plastic core, and use super glue. That way your vinyl is stuck to the core and it's not going anywhere. BTDT with several sets of armrests, and as many Firebird consoles. FWIW.
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Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?
Are you talking about Lord Fusor?
https://www.lord.com/products-and-so...pair-adhesives
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Commercial 2-part fuzer? Nothing like that mentioned in the linked story. What did you end up using instead of JB Weld?
Are you talking about Lord Fusor?
https://www.lord.com/products-and-so...pair-adhesives
Are you talking about Lord Fusor?
https://www.lord.com/products-and-so...pair-adhesives
My bud who is a body shop tech brought home some 2 part stuff he called
fuzer in a big gun from his shop. I didn't mention it in my post above.
I don't recall the brand name but it was some commercial shop stuff.
I did post a thread elsewhere here with pics.
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Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?
Well, Because of my past good experiences with it I used Gorilla glue on mine. The stuff spreads out as it activates and I thought that would be good in this application. Made up a jig as in the sticky and let them sit overnight. They are SOLIDLY attached now, for how long? time will tell. I had to trim a bit so they would rest flat. If I ever do another set I will also clamp them down on a flat surface and that will fix that issue.
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Pics of my console lid fuser repair:
That commercial body shop stuff sure is tough!
Lid is like new!
(This repair was done last year.)
That commercial body shop stuff sure is tough!
Lid is like new!
(This repair was done last year.)
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Re: Door handle/arm rest fix?
I started on the radio pod for the green bird, but it's so far gone I back burner'd it until I'm ready to put it back in. Kind of hoping I find a better one between now and then. Of course I've got another on the shelf that's in better cosmetic shape, but some nitwit busted the radio mounts out of it.
I'm missing the days of buying a new pod from the dealership for $40 and being done with it.
I'm missing the days of buying a new pod from the dealership for $40 and being done with it.
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