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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 09:03 AM
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Looks good Juice, what kind of epoxy did you use on the dowels?
panel bond.

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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 09:25 AM
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panel bond.

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Panel Bond works well , but try 3M 08237. It's made for ABS and other plastics, bonds extremely well, sands easy, and dries in minutes instead of hours. It's great for dowels, bonding in speaker rings, or anything to ABS parts.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Ndfastln
Panel Bond works well , but try 3M 08237. It's made for ABS and other plastics, bonds extremely well, sands easy, and dries in minutes instead of hours. It's great for dowels, bonding in speaker rings, or anything to ABS parts.
I am guessing to be honest, Jefe installed the rings and dowel for me. I just picked them up Saturday from his shop. I can wrench and wire but, I am not a body or fiberglass guy.

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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Ndfastln
Panel Bond works well , but try 3M 08237. It's made for ABS and other plastics, bonds extremely well, sands easy, and dries in minutes instead of hours. It's great for dowels, bonding in speaker rings, or anything to ABS parts.
how thick is that 3M? Is it thick enough to be used similar to body filler to shape parts?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ndfastln
Panel Bond works well , but try 3M 08237. It's made for ABS and other plastics, bonds extremely well, sands easy, and dries in minutes instead of hours. It's great for dowels, bonding in speaker rings, or anything to ABS parts.
Sorry to get off topic, but is there a cheaper alternative to the $80 3M epoxy gun?
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 11:42 AM
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Sorry to get off topic, but is there a cheaper alternative to the $80 3M epoxy gun?
To the general public none that I know of. My suppliers will run specials to get one free when you buy 5+ cartridges occasionally.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 05:43 PM
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Being a poor diyer I'm going to have to try JB plastic bonder and some prayer. I can't afford to buy supplies like a shop as much as I'd like to.


Today's progress playing with component placement.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2020 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by InthewindMN
how thick is that 3M? Is it thick enough to be used similar to body filler to shape parts?
Just saw this post. Both the panel bond and the 08237 are about the same consistency, the 08237 may be a little thicker. They could be used as filler in small spots but it would be pricey as a filler and can shrink before fully cured. I think the 08237 has an advantage there as it cures much faster and is made for repairing plastics used in bumper covers as well as ABS and made to be primed and painted over.
 
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