plastics
Re: plastics
Have you got pics of the damage? If you're on a limited budget, it can be a lot cheaper to reinforce with some glassfibre (and/or aluminium mesh /epoxy), open up and fill cracks with bumper filler, wet& dry, plastic primer and finish off/touch up with some colour matched spray available from a paint supplier with a final coat of hi-gloss lacquer. £20-£40 worth of materials.
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- benny hedges
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Re: plastics
tbh mate abs plastic bodywork i wouldnt bother with fibreglass & filler as virtually nothing sticks to it apart from dead flies.
best stuff for good permanent repair is 2 pack polyeurethane bumper repair stuff off ebay.
it comes in a double tube with a mixing nozzle & you apply it like bathroom sealant with a gun.
it will do the job, even good for replacing broken lugs.
have a look at the 'deseaming panels' thread for some links & pics.
best stuff for good permanent repair is 2 pack polyeurethane bumper repair stuff off ebay.
it comes in a double tube with a mixing nozzle & you apply it like bathroom sealant with a gun.
it will do the job, even good for replacing broken lugs.
have a look at the 'deseaming panels' thread for some links & pics.
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Re: plastics
To get a good keyed panel surface; remove paint and roughen up carefully the inside of the damaged/cracked plastic using a drill wire brush, brush dust away and a quick wipe of alcohol then it'll stick!
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Re: plastics
Been considering getting my fairings resprayed or even replaced as they are cracked and used to be red
Also the the tail fairing is a slightly different shade!

Seriously considering giving them a try in the near future

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