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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 11:41 PM
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Any ideas on how to fix the broken door panels on my 93? I've seen the metal brace and zip-tie ideas, but mine are broken at the top and bottom of the clips. Thanks for your help!
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I've been very successful at reapairing cracked chipped sections on my '88 Vette door panels with JB Quick over/under and a layer of fiberglass screen.
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I used the Zip Tie method for that same repair.

I drilled two holes on the top edge and one hole in the rib then, I inserted a zip tie and snugged it down.

Use a thick zip tie, (minimum 8" long) or it won't be strong enough. Also, don't pull to hard since the plastic might be brittle and break apart.
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i have had good luck with a soldering gun on high heat and a piece of similar plastic. heat up both pieces and stick in the fill piece and it will melt together just like soldering, just doesn't flow like solder. just heat, melt, fill, move. repeat.
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Thank you very much! I will give these ideas a try.
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Old Jun 13, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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whoooooooa the best way to fix panel cracks is (lord fuzor) adhesive with cloth backing
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