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Camaro Research Group Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: sdkar on May 16, 2012, 09:49:41 PM

Title: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: sdkar on May 16, 2012, 09:49:41 PM

Hey guys,

Who do you recommend for repairing dash bezels?  The lower corner of the steering column opening broke off and I need to have it repaired.  Is there a guy out there who is good at repairing plastic bezels.  Also, is there a Do-It-Yourself kit where I can do it myself and have decent results.

Thanks,

Steve

Title: Re: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: lcmc on May 16, 2012, 11:18:05 PM

Quote from: sdkar on May 16, 2012, 09:49:41 PM

Hey guys,

Who do you recommend for repairing dash bezels?  The lower corner of the steering column opening broke off and I need to have it repaired.  Is there a guy out there who is good at repairing plastic bezels.  Also, is there a Do-It-Yourself kit where I can do it myself and have decent results.

Thanks,

Steve

I had Tony's Auto Classic restore my 70 Nova bezel. Did a great job. He specializes in Mustangs but will do all cars.

http://www.tonysautoclassics.com/

Title: Re: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: Sauron327 on May 16, 2012, 11:57:51 PM

If it's that mindless do it yourself. 3M and SEM make adhesives and rigid parts repair for many applications and materials. I've heard of guys using JB Weld. Do you have the corner piece? If not the aforementioned will work.

Title: Re: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: KurtS on May 17, 2012, 03:15:55 AM

I've repaired several 69 dashes with JB Weld, including rebuilding the wiper switch mounts.

Title: Re: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: KevinW on May 17, 2012, 06:27:25 PM

X2 on the JB weld. BUT, you must bevel the remaining plastic to create a wider (rough) surface for the epoxy to adhere to.  I just did a butt joint and used the JB to recreate the whole tab (was completly missing).  lasted about a year. it is on my list to redo and I think I am going to use some fiberglass window screening to re-inforce the jbweld.

Title: Re: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: Mike S on May 17, 2012, 07:28:59 PM

Quote from: KevinW on May 17, 2012, 06:27:25 PM

X2 on the JB weld. BUT, you must bevel the remaining plastic to create a wider (rough) surface for the epoxy to adhere to.  I just did a butt joint and used the JB to recreate the whole tab (was completely missing).  lasted about a year. it is on my list to redo and I think I am going to use some fiberglass window screening to reinforce the jbweld.

I've had very good results on plastics with using a screen support as described above.
JB is great epoxy. I use the JB cold weld on a 4" stress crack that I drilled stopped above a freeze out plug in my 396 block (apparently previous owner didn't use correct antifreeze levels) 25 years ago and it still is there and no leaks today.

Mike

Title: Re: Plastic bezel repair
Post by: KurtS on May 21, 2012, 02:35:47 PM

I should mention that when redoing the wiper studs, I put a lightly oiled screw in place and built up the tower around it. And built it bigger than original too.