Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Da Grill Resto Progress

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If it is a crack I tape the back of the crack and glue it then after it
is set I scuff the back of the crack with 80# sandpaper and glue s piece
of sheet model plastic to it to re-enforce it or a piece of 1/8"
plexiglass. I use 1/8" plexiglass cut to size to replace missing pieces
also re-enforcing them from the back. I also use JB Weld for some
repairs. My grill is on the delicate side so I made a jig out of 1"X1"
square wood that attache's to the grill at all the mounting points so it
can be handled easily and not be further damaged while I work on it. One
final word make sure everything is clean and scuffed to help the glue
adhere properly.
"Doc"














 
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• From: BLDFW <bldfw@xxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 10:07:17 -0800 (PST)

Hey Doc,

I'm soon to start my own Gremlin grill repair and have
been reading your posts and others as well to gather
sufficient info before laying hands on mine.  I have
two grills I'm going to work on as I don't know which
one I will actually go with yet.  I've got the
original 72 grill as well as a later 74+ X that I'm
contemplating using without a bumper.  I kinda like
that look too.

On my 72 grill at the top at one of the screw holes, I
have a small piece missing that will need to be built
out and sanded down.  On the 74+ grill, the round
built up post/spacer that surrounds the screw hole is
broken out leaving a nice round hole.  It will need to
be rebuilt (though maybe I should just scrap that one
and find another?). 

Question:  What are you using (if anything) as a
backing or holder to limit the spread of the compound
when filling in the crack or missing piece for the
first time. I was thinking taping across the crack or
opening to at least trying for a flat surface on the
exterior side of thegrill and then filling in behind,
removing the tape, then sanding the exterior side....

Not sure that's the best way.  Any better methods out
there?

Thanks.

BLDFW
Dallas, TX


> Message: 21       
>    Date: Wed, 22 Mar 2006 06:48:04 -0500
>    From: AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Da Grill Resto Progress
>
> Eddie it's made by Versa Chem and is called the
> Plastic Welding System.
> It is a 2 part epoxy in a double syringe. It sets in
> 15 minuets and
> dries completely in 1 hour. I also depending on the
> part use JB Weld
> sometimes but that takes 24 hours to dry and also
> plain old super glue,
> the liquid and the gel. On my grill resto I will be
> using all of these
> on some spot or another. I usually keep all of them
> in the house as I
> use them on my models sometimes and other projects.
> "Doc"
>



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