JB Weld users please step in
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JB Weld users please step in
I am trying to fix a plastic, or something like plastic, on my Vette with JB Weld
http://picasaweb.google.com/jrprich/SeatBrokenPieces#
It is a yoke on the rear seat lift assembly..........
I see lots of Vette users on CF saying they have had success with JB.
But I am new to JB use.
So. I cleaned up both pieces, roughed them up, cleaned with acetone and applied JB fast cure. It has been left for about 4 hours now.
My question is, how long should I let it cure?
Also is it worthwhile to add a second layer of JB on top of the first one?
If so, should I sand the first layer to improve adhesion ?
Thanks,
http://picasaweb.google.com/jrprich/SeatBrokenPieces#
It is a yoke on the rear seat lift assembly..........
I see lots of Vette users on CF saying they have had success with JB.
But I am new to JB use.
So. I cleaned up both pieces, roughed them up, cleaned with acetone and applied JB fast cure. It has been left for about 4 hours now.
My question is, how long should I let it cure?
Also is it worthwhile to add a second layer of JB on top of the first one?
If so, should I sand the first layer to improve adhesion ?
Thanks,
Last edited by jrprich; Sep 27, 2009 at 10:40 PM.
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Thanks, I will let it sit 24 hours.
Looked up Marine Tex on google......looks good !
After I used JB I was thinking it might have been stronger to use fiberglass cloth strips and resin.......but too late now.
Looked up Marine Tex on google......looks good !
After I used JB I was thinking it might have been stronger to use fiberglass cloth strips and resin.......but too late now.
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Le Mans Master
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I reinstalled the seat today with my backyard JB Weld and hose clamp repair done. 
It isn't pretty, but hope it is strong
At least it did not break during testing in the car.........but only time will tell
It isn't pretty, but hope it is strong
At least it did not break during testing in the car.........but only time will tell
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I'd say that looks pretty good. Sometimes I will drill a hole and drive a small pin through the repaired area to help stiffen up the repair.
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but with this break it was so close to the bottom of the yoke that there was really no way to drill as there was so little material at the break point.
let me know if it works
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It'll work dude. I know an old fireman who holds his pickup truck together with JB weld, been doing it for years, and old 76 Chevy
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GM does NOT sell any of the track assembly as parts......only the entire seat rail as a unit. Well over $500 
I have been trying to find someone who will part out a seat track for individual pieces......I have a few maybes. Will advise if I find some.
I have been trying to find someone who will part out a seat track for individual pieces......I have a few maybes. Will advise if I find some.
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Might have some success from a vehicle that has had a side-impact and the seats and/or bases are non-resellable due to impact damage. You could probably pick up a busted seat track assembly for really cheap.
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Looks pretty good overall, but don't be afraid to use enough, especially where no one is going to see it. I have used JB weld many times and have come to favor the "quick set" one. Also I think that mixing a bit more hardner, say 60/40 rather than 50/50 works best.
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I had a broken bracket on drivers seat track and was told to try
Vette 2 Vette by another helpful forum member. I contacted them and spoke to Jason who was able to supply the part I required. Oh and by the way I tried JBWeld first but I guess the strain on the part was too great for it to work for me.
Good Luck
Vette 2 Vette by another helpful forum member. I contacted them and spoke to Jason who was able to supply the part I required. Oh and by the way I tried JBWeld first but I guess the strain on the part was too great for it to work for me.
Good Luck
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