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69 Camaro grill repair

Started by wisemanz28, May 07, 2024, 09:18:17 PM

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wisemanz28

I just had a piece of my grill break off. It is a vertical slot and it is at the top center right by the hood latch handle. I have the part but I'm not sure how to fix this.

camaronut

Model glue.  There's a company called Tamiya that makes a liquid glue in a small glass container with a handle / brush that works great.  Put the piece that broke off back in place an brush the glue on both sides at each break and let it sit.  Done.  Been there done that.

KevinW

I used JB weld to rebuild my grill and was able to recreate missing chunks with a little masking tape as forms.

cook_dw

I have done both of these types of repairs and both work great.  In the event of the broken pieces are too small the plastic JB Weld is the better option.  Post back before and after photos along with the process you chose.  Good luck.

Kelley W King

The piece near the hood latch can be glued back on but first time you forget about it being glued it is back in you hand again.
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joesauer

68' Camaro.....JB weld is what I used. 

wisemanz28

I picked up black JB weld, I'll give that a try, thanks for all the tips.

wisemanz28

I finished my repair and wanted to post a few pictures. I used black JB Weld and it worked well, thanks to everyone for the tips.

KevinW

Nice.  To smooth out the JB weld, I use a dremel with a carbide cutter, then follow up with some fine sand paper on a square wood stick. 

Sauron327

2P-10 Adhesive. Plastic or wood. Lightening fast when using the activator. Anybody who builds furniture knows about it. You'll rip a piece of wood apart before the bond joint fails, somewhat like panel adhesive in our auto biz. JB weld can work. There are many choices in the auto repair and other industries.

69 Zee

Darrell
'69 Camaro Z/28: 03B NOR X77 Dusk Blue, white top, all orig, Under construction
'69 Firebird all original 350 all power w/ac
'70 Plymouth Superbird: One owner, Limelight green, 45K miles, all original U code

DuWayne Ladner

Wow, all good pointers for grill repair! Got an OEM grille with cracks and gaps, guess Ineed to go get a pic of mine's and post it, for suggestions, of possible repair. Also got a OEM Endura bumpers that needs some repair work. Got a repop bumper on my car that is already spider webbing on 1 end, passenger side, not real visible yet, but would for sure catch the eye of a judge if it was ever judged. Thanks CRG folks for the suggestions.