Plastic repairs

[kroberts]

While my M3 is apart, I want to repair stuff like the fender liners and the big plastic cover the tucks in behind the front bumper. What kind of plastic is this and what product would a guru use to fix it. I've just got some cracks around screw holes, nothing major. I dont need to do any major reconstruction. I tried fiberglass but could not get it to bond. After it cured, I could just peel it off. Yes, my prep was correct.

TIA,

kr

[SchnellerVert]

Plastic welder, cheap ones can be had at harbor freight, Type material...I believe it's abs? But not positive. Why not buy new from say Blunt Tech or Don MacAdams?

[kroberts]

That stuff is still available?

The parts I have aren't so far gone that they need replacement, just repairs. But new is good too.

kr

[SchnellerVert]

I am on the understanding that yes they are still available. Blunt's got a good contact with Mobile Traditions and the M3 is supported by them very well.

Don has his site listed over on S14.net and has good connections as well.

[Jand3rson]

You need to go down to Barnes & Noble and see if they have this book I just bought:

http://www.amazon.com/How-Repair-Plastic-Bodywork-Money-Saving/dp/188431337X/ref=sr_1_1/102-7873389-1980901?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1190581013&sr=1-1

This book is fucking awesome. It tells you how to identify what kind of plastic you're working with, how it's made, and the best repair methods for it.

[kroberts]

Thanks fellas, that book likes like it'll work.

kr