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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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I could use some good solid advice on repairing my inner fairing. The fairing is cracked and just about broken off at both the left and right end holes that secure the windshield. On the right side the upper half of the hole came off in a chunk and the left side just has a couple cracks but will break easy enough. How can I fix this guys?
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Can you post some pics of the damage, I have some fiberglass repair/painting experiance but have professional bodyman at the Navistar truck dealership I work at and talk with them everyday.

They use very hi-tec 2 part bonding adhesives that have replaced the resin and mat days, I'll talk to them about the best procedure of repair if I see some pics.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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I'd be interested in hearing about the new bonding adhesives. I have lots (3+) of fiberglass cars, one of which needs extensive fiberglass repair.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 07:28 AM
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Sem is the stuff you want, 39767 problem plastic repair. It's a two part epoxy. The glue is about $35 but the gun to mix and apply (70029) is about $75. If you want by cheaper 3m makes a structural adhesive kit (08101) that's nearly as good but most people disregard it because you mix it with a popsicle stick, Or if you like you can weld them back together with a plastic welder. Just cut the broken sides of said pieces back at a 45 degree angle leaving enough of the original surfaces for the two parts to mate but leaving a valley or notch grooved in them. match the pieces and fill the groove with any of the three. Build the back up with extra material. and viola! DO NOT USE FIBERGLASS!!!
 
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 10:20 AM
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Lost my internet for a bit so couldn't reply. Yesterday what I tried was a 2 part 5 min epoxy made by permatex, I also took a abs 2 inch pipe and started cutting it with a hand saw to make up some shavings, I then mixed the epoxy along with the shavings into a past and smeared it over the cracks and the right side that was missing a chunk. Its caked on evenly but very thick. This morning I will try sanding it down and redrilling the holes.
 
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