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O's Fan Rich
03-29-2006, 11:11 AM
Ok, I replaced the door speakers and yes, I broke the clip on the door switch panel. I even read the instructions and thought I was being gentle...
What glue will really hold these parts. I've never had good success with basic super glue.
Rider90
03-29-2006, 11:12 AM
Ok, I replaced the door speakers and yes, I broke the clip on the door switch panel. I even read the instructions and thought I was being gentle...
What glue will really hold these parts. I've never had good success with basic super glue.
go to a hobby shop and get the glue they use to build plastic models. I forgot the name of it, but it'll burn your noise hairs and hold together forever.
O's Fan Rich
03-29-2006, 11:14 AM
go to a hobby shop and get the glue they use to build plastic models. I forgot the name of it, but it'll burn your noise hairs and hold together forever.
Whoa..... flashbacks....:eek: :beatnik:
Zack
03-29-2006, 11:16 AM
Basic super glue sucks.
I use a special super glue for all my badgeless grills.

It is called Xtreme Bondini 3
It works awesome.
fastblackmerc
03-29-2006, 11:25 AM
All the glue I tried to fix the same clip failed. Had to get a new bezel.
ckadiddle
03-29-2006, 11:32 AM
Basic super glue sucks.
I use a special super glue for all my badgeless grills.

It is called Xtreme Bondini 3
It works awesome.

Hah!!! Zack reveals one of his trade secrets!!!!
Breadfan
03-29-2006, 11:39 AM
How about an epoxy?

Make sure you rough both sides to give the glue extra surface area to adhere too.

The hobby-store glue is a CA type glue, I have a few bottles of it, it's like a cyaclsomething or other.
RF Overlord
03-29-2006, 12:06 PM
The hobby-store glue is a CA type glue, I have a few bottles of it, it's like a cyaclsomething or other.Cyanoacrylate.

Most "model airplane glue" is actually a solvent which works by melting the plastic pieces together, sort of like welding. It's very effective on polystyrene and ABS plastics, but almost worthless on any other kinds.
ncmm
03-29-2006, 04:43 PM
This stuff is good but takes awhile to set up
magindat
03-29-2006, 04:53 PM
Get a new bezel. You'll spend more money trying glue. (especially when you factor-in your time).

That part is under contant tension. Nothing is going to hold it.

Ask me how I know....:alone:
KillJoy
03-29-2006, 04:57 PM
When boo-boos happen at work, we use JB Weld or JB Weld Kwik.

Maybe give it a try, and if it doesn't work out, just replace it.

KillJoy
rvaldez1
03-29-2006, 05:18 PM
Maybe even epoxy, there is a quick set epoxy that will set in 3 minutes and cure in an hour!
jgc61sr2002
03-29-2006, 06:06 PM
Rich - I agree that a new bezel is in order.
Trust me IMO no glue will fix that.
Warpath
03-29-2006, 07:14 PM
Lowes had a Super Glue for any plastic. Regular super glue doesn't work on all plastics. But, this special one is two parts.
NATEHAWK
03-29-2006, 10:22 PM
I use these stuff called Automotive Goop...I got it from Advance Auto..It works good for plastic metal or just about whatever i have tried it on so far. And its water proof and dries clear.
LCSO34
03-30-2006, 12:38 AM
Ok, I replaced the door speakers and yes, I broke the clip on the door switch panel. I even read the instructions and thought I was being gentle...
What glue will really hold these parts. I've never had good success with basic super glue.

Cost me $ 20 for new bezel. 3W7Z-14524-BAE. Just the panel, no switches. I broke mine also.