[DeTomaso] Filling Cracks in Split Dash

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Mike: 

  

I'm not sure what sort of plastic the dash is made from, I think it's a PVC type plastic.  Someone may know exactly what type it is. 

  

Most plastics can be welded..  Epoxies don't typically adhere properly.  I was actually digging into this for another project, so here's some data for you to peruse. 



As usual, your experience may vary...  Considerably...  Good luck.   

  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_welding 

  

http://www.eastwood.com/steinel-heat-gun-how-to-plastic-weld-plastic-welding-tool 

  

http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic-welding-kit-with-adjustable-temperature-96464.html 

  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvV9a3lEe2g 


Jeff/2467 


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From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net> 
To: detomaso at poca.com 
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 4:49:05 PM 
Subject: [DeTomaso] Filling Cracks in Split Dash 

What is the collective experience with a substance that can be used to fill 
the front to back cracks in my Pantera dash, then sand or otherwise abrade 
it smooth prior to recovering?  The upholstery guy I'm using has some ideas, 
but we thought it would be a good idea to tap this vast pool of knowledge 
before he starts "trying something".  He will be covering with a black 
vinyl, no padding.  I told him the dash, even as it is, is pretty much 
unobtainium, so want to get right the first time if we can. 

Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions. 
Mike Thomas 
VP, POCA 
VP, Panteras Northwest 
Yellow '74 #6328 




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   Mike:


   I'm not sure what sort of plastic the dash is made from, I think it's a
   PVC type plastic.  Someone may know exactly what type it is.


   Most plastics can be welded..  Epoxies don't typically adhere
   properly.  I was actually digging into this for another project, so
   here's some data for you to peruse.


   As usual, your experience may vary...  Considerably...  Good luck.


   [1]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_welding


   [2]http://www.eastwood.com/steinel-heat-gun-how-to-plastic-weld-plastic
   -welding-tool


   [3]http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic-welding-kit-with-adjustable-tem
   perature-96464.html


   [4]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvV9a3lEe2g

   Jeff/2467
     __________________________________________________________________

   From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
   To: detomaso at poca.com
   Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 4:49:05 PM
   Subject: [DeTomaso] Filling Cracks in Split Dash
   What is the collective experience with a substance that can be used to
   fill
   the front to back cracks in my Pantera dash, then sand or otherwise
   abrade
   it smooth prior to recovering?  The upholstery guy I'm using has some
   ideas,
   but we thought it would be a good idea to tap this vast pool of
   knowledge
   before he starts "trying something".  He will be covering with a black
   vinyl, no padding.  I told him the dash, even as it is, is pretty much
   unobtainium, so want to get right the first time if we can.
   Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions.
   Mike Thomas
   VP, POCA
   VP, Panteras Northwest
   Yellow '74 #6328
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References

   1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_welding
   2. http://www.eastwood.com/steinel-heat-gun-how-to-plastic-weld-plastic-welding-tool
   3. http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic-welding-kit-with-adjustable-temperature-96464.html
   4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvV9a3lEe2g