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TLoz · 01-18-2010, 11:02 PM

I just wanted to share a product that really works. My console for my suburban had numerous cracks. Epoxy wouldn't stick. Found a product called Plasticfix. First I cleaned and cleaned the complete console. Using a dremel, I stop drilled the cracks and vee'd the cracks. I cleaned and cleaned again. I then used the powder in the kit filled the cracks and dripped the activator on the powder. Allowed it to cure and then sanded down. Cleaned and cleaned again. Sprayed adhesion promoter (S.E.M) and then sprayed color. After two coats dried, I sprayed a wet coat and used a paper towel to simulate the console texture. I've heated it up to 120 degrees and worked it and it didn't crack or chip. Got a couple of pics. Let me know if anyone is interested in more details. It took about 3 hrs over 3 days to complete. It was really easy. Later, Tom

givengold · 01-19-2010, 12:14 AM

I have the same situation with my console.
Thank you for the tip.

1LowToy · 01-19-2010, 10:21 PM

lookin good! Looks like a "Detail Thread" for sure. What kind of paint did you use? I'd love it if my sunburnt door panels could turn out as nice.

**old Rusty C10** · 01-19-2010, 11:19 PM

definately interested in details and this will prolly be brought up in the interior forum too.. you may have stumbled onto a good idea there!

ron350 · 01-20-2010, 01:34 AM

TLoz Where do you buy plasticfix and how much does it cost?

Panelman55 · 01-20-2010, 12:05 PM

Will this work to repair a busted 86 dash? I need to fix it on the cheep!!!

**hatzie** · 01-20-2010, 01:33 PM

Is the product you used called Plasticfix or Plastifix?

Plasticfix claims it can do Polyethylene...

Plastifix will NOT work on polyolefin plastics like...
* Polyethylene (PE)
* Polypropylene (PP)
* Thermo Plastic Olefin (TPO)
* Thermo Elastic Olefin (TEO)

**old Rusty C10** · 01-20-2010, 05:23 PM

TLoz this post has been made part of the FAQs for your effort. If youd like to update or write up a more detailed procedure or something please let me know in PM and we can edit that in too.. Thank you on behalf of all of us for your informative thread!!

Restrorob · 01-20-2010, 07:11 PM

Looks like it worked pretty well, Can you snap a couple pics just like the first two showing the repaired area in greater detail ?

Thanks

TLoz · 01-20-2010, 11:25 PM

All,Here's some more details:

The adhesive is Plastifix. It will work on ABS. It's available from Urethane Supply Co. It will work on most interior parts, trim and door panels. I haven't tried it on dash pads yet. I used soap and water to clean first, then with NAPA 6385 and 6386. I used these two cleaning items after all operations. I just followed the instructions that came with the kit. It was about $35. I used less than 1/4 of the kit for about 10 cracks. After application and cure, I sanded with 80 grit and then with 400. Clean and clean-this is the most critical part of any composite/glue repair. Next, I used SEM adhesion promoter per the instructions. I used a Sherwin Williams spray bomb paint. I've used this paint on all the interior on this burb and one that I did at least 8 years ago and it hasn't flaked off yet. After a couple of coats, I sprayed a wet oat and used a paper towel to attempt to match the texture. Attached are pics of the final product and detail pics of the repairs. They're not perfect, but good enough for a farm truck.

TLoz · 01-20-2010, 11:31 PM

Here's the pictures:

Mr.Scary · 01-21-2010, 12:12 PM

Man great info!! thanks for sharing

69BBsuburban · 01-21-2010, 01:10 PM

If no filling is required, but have cracks that just need "glued" back together, MEK (Methyl Ethyl Keytone) works great....
A quart from Ace Hardware will set ya back $11....

PhilaTruck · 01-21-2010, 10:59 PM

Just be careful with that Ketone stuff- all of the organic volatiles, in fact. Make sure your not huffing it in the closed basement.

01-18-2010, 11:02 PM	#1
TLoz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 326	Interior Plastic Repair I just wanted to share a product that really works. My console for my suburban had numerous cracks. Epoxy wouldn't stick. Found a product called Plasticfix. First I cleaned and cleaned the complete console. Using a dremel, I stop drilled the cracks and vee'd the cracks. I cleaned and cleaned again. I then used the powder in the kit filled the cracks and dripped the activator on the powder. Allowed it to cure and then sanded down. Cleaned and cleaned again. Sprayed adhesion promoter (S.E.M) and then sprayed color. After two coats dried, I sprayed a wet coat and used a paper towel to simulate the console texture. I've heated it up to 120 degrees and worked it and it didn't crack or chip. Got a couple of pics. Let me know if anyone is interested in more details. It took about 3 hrs over 3 days to complete. It was really easy. Later, Tom Attached Images

01-19-2010, 12:14 AM	#2
givengold Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 194	Re: Interior Plastic Repair I have the same situation with my console. Thank you for the tip.

01-19-2010, 10:21 PM	#3
1LowToy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sonora California Posts: 860	Re: Interior Plastic Repair lookin good! Looks like a "Detail Thread" for sure. What kind of paint did you use? I'd love it if my sunburnt door panels could turn out as nice.

01-19-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Interior Plastic Repair definately interested in details and this will prolly be brought up in the interior forum too.. you may have stumbled onto a good idea there! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-20-2010, 01:34 AM	#5
ron350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 266	Re: Interior Plastic Repair TLoz Where do you buy plasticfix and how much does it cost? __________________ Stock 75 C10 step side. 350 2 BBL, 350 trans. 150K miles.

01-20-2010, 12:05 PM	#6
Panelman55 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winston, Ga. Posts: 240	Re: Interior Plastic Repair Will this work to repair a busted 86 dash? I need to fix it on the cheep!!! __________________ In God We trust!!!

01-20-2010, 01:33 PM	#7
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Interior Plastic Repair Is the product you used called Plasticfix or Plastifix? Plasticfix claims it can do Polyethylene... Plastifix will NOT work on polyolefin plastics like... * Polyethylene (PE) * Polypropylene (PP) * Thermo Plastic Olefin (TPO) * Thermo Elastic Olefin (TEO)

01-20-2010, 05:23 PM	#8
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: Interior Plastic Repair TLoz this post has been made part of the FAQs for your effort. If youd like to update or write up a more detailed procedure or something please let me know in PM and we can edit that in too.. Thank you on behalf of all of us for your informative thread!! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-20-2010, 07:11 PM	#9
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Interior Plastic Repair Looks like it worked pretty well, Can you snap a couple pics just like the first two showing the repaired area in greater detail ? Thanks __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-20-2010, 11:25 PM	#10
TLoz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 326	Re: Interior Plastic Repair All,Here's some more details: The adhesive is Plastifix. It will work on ABS. It's available from Urethane Supply Co. It will work on most interior parts, trim and door panels. I haven't tried it on dash pads yet. I used soap and water to clean first, then with NAPA 6385 and 6386. I used these two cleaning items after all operations. I just followed the instructions that came with the kit. It was about $35. I used less than 1/4 of the kit for about 10 cracks. After application and cure, I sanded with 80 grit and then with 400. Clean and clean-this is the most critical part of any composite/glue repair. Next, I used SEM adhesion promoter per the instructions. I used a Sherwin Williams spray bomb paint. I've used this paint on all the interior on this burb and one that I did at least 8 years ago and it hasn't flaked off yet. After a couple of coats, I sprayed a wet oat and used a paper towel to attempt to match the texture. Attached are pics of the final product and detail pics of the repairs. They're not perfect, but good enough for a farm truck.

01-20-2010, 11:31 PM	#11
TLoz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 326	Re: Interior Plastic Repair Here's the pictures: Attached Images

01-21-2010, 12:12 PM	#12
Mr.Scary Project Optimus Prime Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 346	Re: Interior Plastic Repair Man great info!! thanks for sharing __________________ 84 SWB work in progress 89 burb 1500 (parts pig) LOL 08 ford focus (I know, I know) Wifes car "I said it b4 and i'll say it agian wiring is my worst enemy":devil:

01-21-2010, 01:10 PM	#13
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: Interior Plastic Repair If no filling is required, but have cracks that just need "glued" back together, MEK (Methyl Ethyl Keytone) works great.... A quart from Ace Hardware will set ya back $11.... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

01-21-2010, 10:59 PM	#14
PhilaTruck Right on the line, baby! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Phila, PA 19130 Posts: 1,486	Re: Interior Plastic Repair Just be careful with that Ketone stuff- all of the organic volatiles, in fact. Make sure your not huffing it in the closed basement. __________________ 83 GMC 406 th400/3.73 Eaton Truetrac posi, headers, x pipe, & racePros. Tubular control arms, lowering rear springs, caltracs. Still ugly, but getting built right, although slowly Click and scroll down for site vendors! Subscribe here!



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