Hi all,
In the process of sorting out a 92 D1 and about to undertake repair of a badly cracked center console. I tried a practice run by repairing the cracked rear side pocket but I wanted to check in first to see if this is a solved problem before I do the console. I’m not sure what the best choice is for this plastic so I did the drywall joint technique; JB Weld along the crack, then laid some fiberglass mesh drywall tape in the epoxy and then used a plastic drywall knife to bed it and flatten everything out. Painters tape on the front side to hold everything true and keep the JB Weld from squeezing through. I think it turned out ok. The long crack isn’t completely flat but I could have done a better job with the setup to hold it in place while it cured. Seems to be pretty strong and the fiberglass tape should help strengthen and reinforce. I think it makes sense to do this in other areas that haven’t cracked yet but are likely, such as corners and bends.
Anyone got a better technique or recommendation for adhesive? Any ideas for touch up paint that matches Sonar Blue?
In the process of sorting out a 92 D1 and about to undertake repair of a badly cracked center console. I tried a practice run by repairing the cracked rear side pocket but I wanted to check in first to see if this is a solved problem before I do the console. I’m not sure what the best choice is for this plastic so I did the drywall joint technique; JB Weld along the crack, then laid some fiberglass mesh drywall tape in the epoxy and then used a plastic drywall knife to bed it and flatten everything out. Painters tape on the front side to hold everything true and keep the JB Weld from squeezing through. I think it turned out ok. The long crack isn’t completely flat but I could have done a better job with the setup to hold it in place while it cured. Seems to be pretty strong and the fiberglass tape should help strengthen and reinforce. I think it makes sense to do this in other areas that haven’t cracked yet but are likely, such as corners and bends.
Anyone got a better technique or recommendation for adhesive? Any ideas for touch up paint that matches Sonar Blue?
