67 GS Grill Repair

Discussion in 'Wrenchin' Secrets' started by 67 grand sport, Apr 24, 2005.

  1. 67 grand sport

    67 grand sport Buicks and Packers RULE!!

    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.


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    Thanks, Scott
     
  2. ardun53

    ardun53 sky view

    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.
     
  3. 67 grand sport

    67 grand sport Buicks and Packers RULE!!

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



    Thanks, Scott
     
  4. Racerx88

    Racerx88 Platinum Level Contributor

    You can also use JB Weld.
     
  5. ardun53

    ardun53 sky view

    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.
     
  6. Racerx88

    Racerx88 Platinum Level Contributor

    Worked fine for me. The repair was MUCH stronger than the surrounding plastic.
    Use what you will, I'm just pointing out alternatives.
     
  7. staged67gspwr

    staged67gspwr "The Black Widow"

    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
     
  8. ardun53

    ardun53 sky view

    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.
     
  9. 67 grand sport

    67 grand sport Buicks and Packers RULE!!

    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
     
  10. ardun53

    ardun53 sky view

    post some picts!
     

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