Fix back of cracked dash pad?
02-03-2018, 01:19 PM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Fix back of cracked dash pad?
the back of the lower corner of my drivers lower dash pad is cracked. The vinyl is ok. What’s the recommended way to repair the plastic that cracked?
Thanks!
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02-03-2018, 03:35 PM
#2
Team Owner
A good epoxy would be best, but it needs to be appropriate for 'styrene' type plastics. Or, maybe "Gorilla Glue" will do it.... 
02-04-2018, 06:31 AM
#3
Burning Brakes
Loctite Epoxy Plastic Bonder 0.85-Fluid Ounce Syringe (1363118 )
and
J-B Weld 50133 Plastic Bonder Structural Adhesive Syringe - Dries Tan - 25 ml
CLEAN and scuff the surface, V out the crack, cut a small piece of fiberglass mat to reinforce the area and apply the plastic epoxy
02-04-2018, 07:37 AM
#4
Team Owner
Good info. I think he has a pad with a corner broken loose and just hanging by the [top] vinyl skin. In that case, just cleaning the foam substrate and using the plastic weld epoxy should put the item back together. He might want to use glass on the bottom side to strengthen the spot of the crack.
02-05-2018, 04:58 PM
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Presuming it's styrene, plastic model glue (the real thing--not the "safer" stuff they also sell now) should be ideal. The "glue" is actually solvent mixed with plastic. It slightly dissolves the pieces to be joined and the result is a "solvent welded" joint.
02-05-2018, 06:55 PM
#7
Team Owner
If it can't be fixed with duck tape or JB Weld might as well replace it.