Door Panel Crack Repair
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Door Panel Crack Repair
Has anyone had any luck with the repair of the door panel cracks. I found a thread on another LS site where the author used #4 machine screws, washer, & nut in an oval hole to allow the panel to flex. He also removed all but one of the factory installed staples. After radiusing the crack he used JB weld w/ some plastic as backing. I used two-part urthane epoxy and #6 machine screws. Waiting on the epoxy to set then trial fit the door panel. Hope the #6 screw are not too big.
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Rocky,
I'm currently working nights for this week and haven't been able to finish the mod. I have the panels expoxied and screws in the passenger side panel. I'm hoping to be done on this assignment by the weekend. With luck, I should be able to trial fit everything and get some answers back to you. I did notice that the vinyl repair kit doesn't hide the crack well in the plastic. It would not adhear to the plastic. Several threads mention using the vinyl/leather repair kit to match the texture and hide the crack on the interior. Not sure how they got it to work, but it wouldn't for me.
I'm currently working nights for this week and haven't been able to finish the mod. I have the panels expoxied and screws in the passenger side panel. I'm hoping to be done on this assignment by the weekend. With luck, I should be able to trial fit everything and get some answers back to you. I did notice that the vinyl repair kit doesn't hide the crack well in the plastic. It would not adhear to the plastic. Several threads mention using the vinyl/leather repair kit to match the texture and hide the crack on the interior. Not sure how they got it to work, but it wouldn't for me.
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I actually did this to my WS6 and I too, used bolts. But mine were #4-40 that I cut down. I was just wondering if you've had any negative affects from the screws. I haven't yet, and don't expect to, but I thought I'd ask anyway. I do, however, think that this is a permanent fix and that no more cracking will occur, but only time will tell.
I hadn't seen the other site that shows the screws. Have a link for it?
Update:
I found the link. http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...hreadid=340995
Crazy, I did the EXACT same thing to mine!
I hadn't seen the other site that shows the screws. Have a link for it?
Update:
I found the link. http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...hreadid=340995
Crazy, I did the EXACT same thing to mine!
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Originally Posted by Rocky Rotella
I actually did this to my WS6 and I too, used bolts. But mine were #4-40 that I cut down. I was just wondering if you've had any negative affects from the screws. I haven't yet, and don't expect to, but I thought I'd ask anyway. I do, however, think that this is a permanent fix and that no more cracking will occur, but only time will tell.
I hadn't seen the other site that shows the screws. Have a link for it?
Update:
I found the link. http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...hreadid=340995
Crazy, I did the EXACT same thing to mine!
I hadn't seen the other site that shows the screws. Have a link for it?
Update:
I found the link. http://www.ls2.com/forums/showthread...hreadid=340995
Crazy, I did the EXACT same thing to mine!
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Rocky,
I trial fitted the passenger door panel this evening. I raised the window a couple of times. No signs of rubbing with the #6 bolts/nuts. Hopefully this will cure furture cracking.
Dave
I trial fitted the passenger door panel this evening. I raised the window a couple of times. No signs of rubbing with the #6 bolts/nuts. Hopefully this will cure furture cracking.
Dave
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Originally Posted by Dave1970
After radiusing the crack he used JB weld w/ some plastic as backing. I used two-part urthane epoxy and #6 machine screws. Waiting on the epoxy to set then trial fit the door panel. Hope the #6 screw are not too big.
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Originally Posted by prince xizor
What do you mean by radiusing the crack?
Dave