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Richard Luong
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Victoria
SC400 V8

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Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 07:09 pm, by:  Richard Luong (Reggiebangbang) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hey guys came across this, never seen it but if anyone has ever used this maybe you could let us know if it any good with repairing the common door trim crack?

http://www.industrysearch.com.au/Products/3M-Scotch-Weld-Instant-Adhesives-CA-40-31724

and if you know where I could pick up a bottle in Melbourne.
Daniel Blackham
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Victoria
31V8

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Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 10:17 am, by:  Daniel Blackham (Daniel24) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Sorry for the hijack, but do you know anything that can 'fill' in the cracks? before redyeing?
Anthony Matthews
TryHard
Western Australia
Soarer GT Limited V8

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Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 02:46 pm, by:  Anthony Matthews (Gajet) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The problem with the door skins is with their age they are so brittle that even with repair they'll probably crack again.
Fibreglass reinforcements in the danger spots works reasonably well...or a new doorskin if you've got the dollaaaahhhz!!!
Joshua Rao
Goo Roo
WA
JZZ30 vvti auto GT-L, JZZ30 vvti turbo BLK on BLK manual, V8 UZZ31 (being wrecked), Legnum VR4

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Monday, May 17, 2010 - 10:03 pm, by:  Joshua Rao (Soaren1) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I just ran araldite down the inside as Phil G told me, seems alright so far
Trent Linnell
TryHard
Victoria
V8

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Tuesday, May 18, 2010 - 08:37 pm, by:  Trent Linnell (Tlinnell) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I am going to run Resin over the whole Lower Door Trim to re-enforce the whole trim. I am hoping that will do the trick. But then again I am doing a re-trim as well.
Phil Gibson
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WA
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 02:41 pm, by:  Phil Gibson (Sciflyer) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Yep filling the inside of the plastic with soemthing eg araldite, resin, etc seems to reinforce it enough to stop any cracking happening in the first place

Did this when i first got my car 5 years ago, no cracks so far :-)
Anthony Matthews
TryHard
Western Australia
Soarer GT Limited V8

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 04:34 pm, by:  Anthony Matthews (Gajet) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

My screw hole thingies on the bottom edge and front edge have disintegrated, so I had to use fibreglass to remake them. The Araldite in the weak spots is a good idea.
David Henderson
TryHard
Nsw
TT

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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - 05:47 pm, by:  David Henderson (Hendo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

If you use Araldite, use the super strength because the 5 minute stuff goes soft when it's warm. There is this really awesome mill spec stuff called K138 which is the bomb...
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer TT

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Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:52 pm, by:  Rob Rojo (Rob_tt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

You could also try a product called dynatron and put a thin layer on the back of the door trim where it cracks and bonds better than any product that I have used and can be sanded painted etc, they usually use it for repairing bumpers etc.
Most paint and body shops suppliers sell it.
Mike Beck
Goo Roo
New Zealand
E36 Coupe

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010 - 10:18 pm, by:  Mike Beck (Gold_40gt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Best way to fix the cracks is to use fibre glass and a resin epoxy. I've fixed three sets of Soarer door cards that way with excellent results.

You need something to reinforce those stressed parts of the door, using just a glue will work for a time but eventually crack.
James Cahir
TryHard
ACT
Soarer TT

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:06 am, by:  James Cahir (James987) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I used fibreglass to fix my cracked door trims, and after 2 years they're still rock solid.
Rob Rojo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer Single Turbo Manual

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010 - 09:12 am, by:  Rob Rojo (Rob_tt) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Dynatron would be my choice as it actually forms as plastic.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MAutomotive/Aftermarket/Products/Product-Catalog/?PC_7_ RJH9U5230GE3E02LECFTDQCEK3_nid=3HMB8ZZDRLgsFDKXQL309Jgl65NXCKNFVCbl

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