Hey guys, I'm redoing my interior with new carpet, seats, and panels. The dash was ok, I just took it apart and re-sprayed everything black with Krylon plastic fusion flat black. That stuff works amazing, the dash looks brand new, and hardly spraypainted. However, some of the dash peices are cracked, specifically the center gauge cluster peice. Its split right in half on the one side, completely disconnected near the radio. I tried superglue, and that didnt hold one bit. Are there any other glues that I can use? or anyone have any suggestions? thanks.
Repairing plastic dash peices
- Thread starter dsmGST91
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Go to your local hobby shop and buy some sheet styrene and a product called Tenax-7R It is a solvent the consistency of water, that basically re melts plastic. You can use it alone, or take some of it and pour it into a small can or glass container. Then cut up the styrene in small chips and add them to the container. You are making a plastic paste that will reinforce the break or cracks in your dash piece. When it dries it is stronger then any glue or epoxy, because it becomes part of the piece you are repairing. You can also use the sheet styrene along with the Tenax-7R to reinforce any flat surface of the dash. Be careful and don't let it drip on the front section of the dash piece, it will melt everything, and remove the plastic chrome coating and any painted area. Wear gloves, etc.
Good Luck,
Rick D.
Good Luck,
Rick D.
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