cg78 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I got a center console out of a 720 for my 620. However, it is not quite how I need it, so I need a material that I can apply and have it act like the original plastic i.e. drill into it and paint it. I have read some where on the inter web net before but cannot remember for the life of me. I basically want to fill in the shifter boot hole and make my own opening for a commonly used readily available boot. Then I am going to prep and paint the whole assembly. I have experience with painting plastic I just need an idea on what to fill with. Quote Link to comment
0.C. Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I usually use JB weld for plastic molding. Quote Link to comment
bagged_datsun Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i would think that you best bet would be to just jb weld a piece on there and then mold it in with body filler Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Auto parts stores and marine supply houses sell fiberglass kits usually used to 'glass the bottoms of boats. They contain a woven [serge] fiberglasss cloth and a really good epoxy resin and hardener. Cut a cloth patch with overlap onto the existing plastic, saturate with mixed resin/hardener and apply to the rear. If you use some waxed paper, with or without a spray of PAM, on the front it will come out so smooth that just a little sanding, which you will have to do ayway so that the paint will stick, will finish the patch very well. If you need a very firm area to drill, apply more patches to the rear [until you hit the floor or close toit?] and you can make the patch as stiff as you want it. Quote Link to comment
hang_510 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 ill find the brand... i found a good 2-part epoxy (at kragen) that ive used on many types of plastic w/excellent results. easily drilled and strong. Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 You could also plastic weld a chunk in there and then drill as necessary. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Yeah to above. Get another console and cut and trim a flat piece and 'glue' in to fill the hole then make your own. Tough and flexible, no body work tallent required. Quote Link to comment
cg78 Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Yeah to above. Get another console and cut and trim a flat piece and 'glue' in to fill the hole then make your own. Tough and flexible, no body work tallent required. Yea that's kinda what I am leaning towards. Thanks guys I will keep you posted. I am going to start a official project thread on my 620. Quote Link to comment
mklotz70 Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Duramix is what the stereo shops use when they mod/customize stock plastic parts.. ....you won't like the price!! The applicator gun price is the worst part! http://www.tcpglobal.com/3m/duramixplastic.aspx Quote Link to comment
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