WTF happened?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gonzales LA
WTF happened?
I bought the LAPD gauge bezels about 2 months ago and installed them while installing my HUD. This morning I got in my car and my Tach bezel was laying at the bottom of my dash. I used the superglue that came with the bezels and followed the instructions for installing them. I checked them before putting the cluster back together and they all felt really solid. Looks like I have a fun Saturday morning lined up. :nonod: Is there a better glue I can use that won't hurt the bezels or gauge cluster?
Drifting
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From: bloomfield nj
Re: WTF happened? (Ubenripped)
clear 5 minute epoxy or zap glue.zap glue you can get at a good hobby shop!note;do not get this stuff on you or your work.zap glue makes super glue look like elmers and you will need a doctor if you stick your fingers together!!!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Dothan AL
Re: WTF happened? (dpd)
clear 5 minute epoxy or zap glue.zap glue you can get at a good hobby shop!note;do not get this stuff on you or your work.zap glue makes super glue look like elmers and you will need a doctor if you stick your fingers together!!!!
I made the mistake of dropping some on my two of my fingers and and before I could say "OH SH**" I had two fingers bonded together. Tore some skin when I pryed them apart.
Le Mans Master
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From: Piedmont, SC Currently Own: 99 Nassau blue FRC. Previously Owned: 84,95,98 Indy Pace,01 Z06
Re: WTF happened? (My2Dogs)
I agree, Be dang sure that zap doesn't get on you, and be ready to apply the bezel as soon as you put the glue on it. Oh, and be sure you don't make a mistake putting it on either. As mentioned above, I also have had the glue get on my fingers, and it literally scared me. I think I had to use paint thinner or some other strong chemical to help unglue my fingers!!!
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gonzales LA
Re: WTF happened?
I remember using that Zap stuff when I used to make R/C airplanes and Boats. I remember it producing a good bit of heat though, especially if you used the accelerant, so I didn't know if it would harm the bezels or plastic on the cluster. I may try the epoxy so I'll have a little time to adjust the bezel before it sets. Thanks for the suggestions. Then I have to get my abs system checked out after nearly crapping my pants this morning. :shocked:
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Melting Slicks
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From: Gonzales LA
Re: WTF happened? (CAPN17)
Tell us about using th ABS as a laxiative :jester