67 GS Grill Repair

[67 grand sport]

I found a nice grill for a car that I purchased but it has somecracks. I would like to know what kind of glue to use in the repair of the grill. I thought that I herd that PVC glue is what to use but do not want to try it untill I get the rite glue. Thanks for the help.


67 GS 400 Blue Mist
67 GS 400 Ivory
77 Grand Prix SJ Silver


Thanks, Scott

[ardun53]

Do Not Use PVC cement! Go to the hardware store and get some ABS cement (plumbing dept.) The grille is made of ABS and this stuff works! I'm currently working on two of these for mine.

[67 grand sport]

Thank you for the info. It sure beats experimenting on one untill I got It rite!!!



Thanks, Scott

[Racerx88]

You can also use JB Weld.

[ardun53]

You can also use JB Weld.

JB weld is not that great of an idea, tried that on my first grille and now am trying to get the crap off. JB weld doesn't do near as good a job on the ABS, the ABS cement actually creates a chemical bond, while JB weld sits on top. JB weld doesn't sand near as easy ether. BTW this is all my opinion formed from practial experiences.

[Racerx88]

JB weld is not that great of an idea, tried that on my first grille and now am trying to get the crap off. JB weld doesn't do near as good a job on the ABS, the ABS cement actually creates a chemical bond, while JB weld sits on top. JB weld doesn't sand near as easy ether. BTW this is all my opinion formed from practial experiences.
Worked fine for me. The repair was MUCH stronger than the surrounding plastic.
Use what you will, I'm just pointing out alternatives.

[staged67gspwr]

I think i`m gonna have to agree with Jake on this one,i would`nt use JB weld either,go with the ABS cement.

Thanks

[ardun53]

Worked fine for me. The repair was MUCH stronger than the surrounding plastic.
Use what you will, I'm just pointing out alternatives.

Yes the JB weld is much stronger than the surrounding area but there is no real bond to the grille. Kinda like a plastic bandage.

[67 grand sport]

I just fixed part of the grill and I must say that you people were rite on the money with the ABS glue. It seems to have done an outstanding job at gluing it back together. Thanks for all of the help!!! This is the reason that I love this site!!

thanks, Scott

[ardun53]

post some picts!