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| WOOD DASH TRIM DODGE CARAVAN | 11/19/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I have been told that there are two types of wood dash trim kits - the molded type and the cheaper ...
A: Although I am not an expert, I think you may look for that kit at www.autoanything.com or at ...
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| Trim Panel 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis | 11/15/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I'm not sure if I have enough information for you to answer the question. The trim panel on my ...
A: I would Consider replacing the panel. Try JC WHITNEY for replacements. A temporary solution before ...
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| Triumph 2500s rear trim | 10/13/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I have a panel like this that has snapped in two pieces in the middle. It has no markings as to the ...
A: may be I was not clear enough last time. I suggested not welding the ribs in the visible part just ...
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| 1999 Taurus plastic sideview mirror casing | 10/10/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: My wife backed out of the drive and caught the electric side mirror on a tree. It split the plastic ...
A: most plastics repair operations are a problem of cohesion and not adhesion. Therefore my procedure ...
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| Triumph 2500s rear trim | 10/9/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I have a panel like this that has snapped in two pieces in the middle. It has no markings as to the ...
A: it helps a lot. Automotive parts made before 1996 rarely bear an identifying recycling code. ...
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| 1997 Mercury Headlights outter lenses. | 10/7/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: 1997 Mercury Headlights outer lenses are very cloudy. I there a way they can be cleaned or ...
A: Plastic Polycarbonate lenses tend to become cloudy over the years. This may be due to scratching in ...
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| gluing tail light plastic | 9/23/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I have an old Porsche which has a tail light that runs the whole width of the car. The seam at the ...
A: Tail lights are normally made of acrylic polymer and are easily glued with the appropriate adhesive: ...
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| what kind of plastic... | 8/28/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Greetings; I would like to glue something to the inner plastic door panel on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. ...
A: Please link to this site: http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k139/cjtorres12/Tapizado.jpg where I ...
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| what kind of plastic... | 8/26/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Greetings; I would like to glue something to the inner plastic door panel on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. ...
A: I´ve repaired a lot of inner panels for different makes and models but so far I have not been faced ...
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| plastic glue for headlight trim 1994 GMC van | 8/23/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: What glue if any would you recommend for the gluing the trim around the headlight of a 1994 GMC van. ...
A: In fact, I would try to weld any plastic before using any adhesive. Headlight trims are almost ...
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| plastic door guard trim | 8/18/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: The piece of trim along the door on the outside of my Acura has been pulled away and needs to be ...
A: If the trim or molding is not twisted outwards,I would use the adhesive Sikaflex 221. it is a ...
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| degración de plástico POM - Homopolymer | 8/12/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Buenas noches, Me he enterado de algunos casos que con un mismo proveedor de PVT el material se ...
A: Apreciada Meritxell, Ignoro que es PVT. Asumo que querrias decir PVC por su fácil degradación ...
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| wheel well plastic needs repair | 8/4/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: While doing some custom work on my car, my friend cut away part of the black plastic surrounding the ...
A: You are right, the only way to fix a PP mud guard is by welding. If the cut is a big one I suggest ...
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| glove compartment lock is broke | 7/30/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: how can i get into my glove compartment when the latch is broke that controls the lock to open the ...
A: sorry for not answering earlier.There are as many different glove boxes as car models with different ...
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| Epoxy caulking | 7/29/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I drove through something that appears to be epoxy caulking. It splashed on the outside of my cars ...
A: Debbie, To make sure whether it is really an epoxy compound you may have to get a sample of the ...
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| Quick Question | 7/24/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I just purchase a new tail gate for my truck. I need to paint it to match the color of my white ...
A: I suppose your tail gate is the plastic-reinforced polyester type. You must always use an ...
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| passenger side mirror | 7/24/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: My car's passenger side mirror broke in two at the base. Is it safe to put it back together using ...
A: Juan,Some Solid-housing mirrors are easy to repair by just using hidden screws to unite base and ...
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| radiator repair | 7/20/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I have a 97 Chevy PU truck Silverado V-8 1500. There is a bad crack in the passenger side plastic ...
A: Radiator tanks for trucks are not available in the market. you can only get these for passenger cars ...
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| passenger side mirror | 7/5/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: My car's passenger side mirror broke in two at the base. Is it safe to put it back together using ...
A: I think I need more info. in order to help you with the problem of your mirror. First it is ...
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| squeaky plastic parts | 6/29/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Octavio. My wife's 1996 Chevy Blazer has a plastic center console. When she rest her arm on it or ...
A: It is the first time I have heard of such noise in this car model and make.However I think it is not ...
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| Plastics Suitable for Air Cleaner Box | 6/7/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: what vacuum formable plastics are suitable for air cleaner boxes that mount to throttle bodies. ...
A: plastics as polystyrene,ABS,PMMA and others, traditionally processed by making use of vacuum,are ...
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| CRX Fenders and Header Panel | 6/5/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I would like to identify the plastic used in the fenders and header panel of my 1984 CRX, and ...
A: I have never repaired CRX fenders and front panels. However, when I have to face the problem to deal ...
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| Repair of the lugs (ABS plastic) on a car wheel dressrim | 6/3/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Octavio, Could you advise me on the type of adhesive that will satisfactorily repair broken ABS ...
A: Gary, heat-welding is the right way to repair ABS.The problem in doing this operation is that ABS(a ...
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| 1970 Mercedes 280SL Headlight trim | 5/15/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: We are tryng to repair the headlight trim for a 1970 mercedes 280SL. I have been told it is made of ...
A: sorry for a delay in answering, I am having problems with my server. Methyl chloride is not a ...
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| under engine plastic guards | 4/28/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: i have a 2000 vw jetta tdi-the three piece under the engine plastic splash guards is all busted up ...
A: I suppose you have tried getting those guards even in junk yards and found nothing. So, the only ...
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| cadillac door removal | 3/21/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I own a 1994 Cadillac Sedan Devile "4.9L v8" and am wanting to remove my front doors to get to the ...
A: This question seem to asked to the wrong expert. Remember that I can only help with automotive ...
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| 2007-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Tail Lights | 3/20/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I have a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 and I want to put the newer 2007 or 2008 tail lights on it. How do I ...
A: This category was created to help friends with AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS REPAIR issues only.If you have ...
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| Polypropylene water Tank | 3/9/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: G'day! I've been told that when welding plastics, there can be NO moisture in the area to be welded. ...
A: according to my experience, this does not seem to be an automotive application. A 3/4" wall ...
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| Polypropylene water Tank | 3/7/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: G'day! I've been told that when welding plastics, there can be NO moisture in the area to be welded. ...
A: I suppose you know that welding is accomplished by using the same polymer(in this case ...
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| Repair of rigid ABS plastic auto dash | 2/29/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: How do I join broken ABS plastic pieces back together again so that they are reasonably strong as ...
A: The best way to repair a broken dash is welding the torn pieces with a 40 watts soldering iron whose ...
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| 2003 Subaru Outback right fender well cost? | 1/31/2008 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Mr. Torres: You know how much a fender well for a 2003 fender well costs? What does the fender well ...
A: to the first question, I am sorry I ignore it. On the second, the fender well is designed to keep ...
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| epoxy removal | 12/26/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: The drivers side mirror came off on my car.. I didn't have the money to buy a new mirror right off ...
A: if you applied the epoxy in a place you can not see, just pull off with force (epoxies normally do ...
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| ABS Plastic | 12/12/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Please let me know what material can I use to repair parts made of ABS plastics. Is there any ...
A: The best way to weld ABS and any other thermoplastic is with the same material.That is, with a ...
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| Identifying type of plastic | 11/2/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: I would like to identify the type of plastic used on the door caps and rocker panel covers on an ...
A: in order to identify those plastics you must detach them from the body. In the back side look for a ...
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| Voyager 2005 | 9/25/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Hola, con una piedra le pegué al lado delantero de mi camioneta, lo que ocasionó se rompiera el ...
A: Apreciada Maria, Si tienes las siguientes herramientas creo que te puedo ayudar: -soldador manual de ...
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| little compartment above glove compartment.. | 7/30/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: 2004 Toyota Sienna, little compartment above glove compartment, the door is broken off only hinges ...
A: I am not familiar with the little compartment lid you mention, but I think this is a common case of ...
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| information regarding vacuum forming made auto components/parts | 6/15/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: My question to you is what are the Vacuum Forming made products or parts/components used in ...
A: most automotive vacuum-made plastics include:trim and door panels,trays,and some flat covers and ...
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| radiator tank | 3/23/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: my radiator was leaking, my car is in the shop but the mechanic just fixed the radiator. He said the ...
A: Not all tanks can be repaired successfully,nor they sell them as spare parts.I think changing the ...
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| HELP | 2/28/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Que tal octavio, podrias informarma de como podria fabricar un cofre para carro, de carbono, ...
A: Apreciado Artemio:El tema de la fabricación de piezas algo complejas como la que sugieres implica un ...
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| Scotchgard Paint Protector Film | 2/24/2007 | Octavio Torres |
Q: Do you have any opinion on this prodect instead of the mask for a auto front protection
A: As we suggest in our plastics repair manual http://www.bumper2bumperplasticsrepair.com/ Paints are ...
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