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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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chipped the door jam loading in a big heavy item. glued it back on.
bubba would be so proud!
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 07:46 AM
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chipped the door jam loading in a big heavy item. glued it back on.
bubba would be so proud!

post some pics
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Old Nov 5, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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I would like to see how it came out. Post some pics if you can.
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I would like to see how it came out. Post some pics if you can.
it is flawless. nothing would show in the "after" pic, and i don't have a "before"
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What type of glue did you use????
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I have used superglue.... but I didn't brag about it!!
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What type of glue did you use????
duco cement
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it is flawless. nothing would show in the "after" pic, and i don't have a "before"
then just chip it off again, take pictures, and re-glue it again!!
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I have done the same thing -- finding the flake was tough!


NOT PROUD
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Matt, you are Mcgiver.
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