Centre Console/Stereo Surround
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:26 am
OK, ive finally has some success fixing one of these things. In fact, I think its actually stronger than when new. And the answer......
Go to Bunnings and get yourself a fibreglass repair kit for $25.
1. Prepare the back surface of the broken parts with a hot knife (melts the plastic - if you dont have access to one, you will need to rough up the surface in some other way). I just put crosshatch ridges in the plastic. This gives the fibreglass something to bond to.
2. Make sure the bits fit back together properly after step 1.
3. Get yourself some tape (I used the canvas type) and tape the top of the console back together with it. Make sure the bits are all at the same level and fitted properly together (and will stay in the correct shape while the resin sets).
4. Apply fibreglass as per the instructions on the kit. You have to be patient as this is a bit fiddly. One thing I have learnt from playing with fibreglass in the past is that the bits of fibre are a pain to clean up after the fact (they go all hairy), so make sure you bury ALL of them in the resin.
This may take a little while to do and will require a bit of cleanup when finished, but on the one I have, it seems to be stronger than the original. Oh and if you have a good one and are worried about breaking it, the fibreglass could be applied to underneath to strengthen it.
Good Luck and when I get the chance ill put up a picture or 2 of the result.
Go to Bunnings and get yourself a fibreglass repair kit for $25.
1. Prepare the back surface of the broken parts with a hot knife (melts the plastic - if you dont have access to one, you will need to rough up the surface in some other way). I just put crosshatch ridges in the plastic. This gives the fibreglass something to bond to.
2. Make sure the bits fit back together properly after step 1.
3. Get yourself some tape (I used the canvas type) and tape the top of the console back together with it. Make sure the bits are all at the same level and fitted properly together (and will stay in the correct shape while the resin sets).
4. Apply fibreglass as per the instructions on the kit. You have to be patient as this is a bit fiddly. One thing I have learnt from playing with fibreglass in the past is that the bits of fibre are a pain to clean up after the fact (they go all hairy), so make sure you bury ALL of them in the resin.
This may take a little while to do and will require a bit of cleanup when finished, but on the one I have, it seems to be stronger than the original. Oh and if you have a good one and are worried about breaking it, the fibreglass could be applied to underneath to strengthen it.
Good Luck and when I get the chance ill put up a picture or 2 of the result.
