Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Hairline cracks..... "Doc"

[Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Bill,

 I know you didn't ask me but I restored my 72 gremlin grille last year from info I got from Doc. I used Plastic Weld System epoxie. Got it at advanced auto.

 You will want to clean the part with a good cleaner like simple green. rince it with water, then I use MEK to do a quick clean in the crack area. You could use alcohol.

 In the face of the crack you should cut a groove so the crack is indented. Then on the back of the crack add the epoxie with a good peice of plastic to back it up. Then fill in the front with the epoxie and after it dries sand it smooth start with 220 to knock it down then move to 400. Then paint. Those cracks come from the grille being tightened too much so be carefull when you reinstall it.

 On larger cracks mine didn't hold up to the violence of drag racing. I am getting a plastic welder to do grille restorations from now on.

 Hope that was some help

 Davis

"William T. Renshaw" <lionwren@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hey Doc, sounds to me like your a very popular person here, and I 
> have a question for you!! I got some headlight doors yesterday, they 
> are used and not in bad shape. But, there are these small hairline 
> cracks around the screw holes in the corners, and I would like your 
> input on how to go about glueing the those cracks up.The cracks are 
> accually on the main corners where they screw to the fender. What 
> kind of glue should I use? I can not stand "super glue" I call it 
> stoopid glue, stuff never works like it should and of course 
> these "sausages" that I have for fingers gets more on them then the 
> part that I am working on. LOL!! 
> Should I use an expoxy type of glue? Is there a special kind of glue 
> made for restoring stuff made of 25 year old
>  plastic? In the past I 
> have found that J/B Weld works good on stuff, whether it be plastic 
> or metal. But, trying to get somthing back to as close to original as 
> I possibly can....J/B Weld I dont think will work for this particular 
> item. I thought about using some liquid modelers glue? I have built 
> models in the past, in fact I have a Corsair that I havent touched in 
> a few years in my closet that was and is starting to look pretty 
> cool. What should I clean these parts with? They are kind of dirty 
> and I know that I have to get them clean before any kind of glue will 
> stick where its sapposed to stick. Of course I have taken into 
> consideration that paint dont like to stick to glue real well. 
> Anyway, your "expertise" on this little project will be, as 
> always..greatly appreciated and always respected!! I got an eastwood 
> catalog the other day in the mail and they have just about anything 
> and everything under the sun from sisal buff
>  wheels to polish 
> compound. Have you ever used any of their products? Thanks Bill 
> Lewiston Id. 
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