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Old 07-22-2016, 08:22 PM
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Hello guys, I just picked up a 98 Ta for a good deal, well after I got it home I noticed the fender tabs under the car was bent. The fenders looked tucked good but on one side the plastic is completly broke off on the tab, I was wondering if there is anyway I could repair it somehow without having to find a new fender.
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Hello guys, I just picked up a 98 Ta for a good deal, well after I got it home I noticed the fender tabs under the car was bent. The fenders looked tucked good but on one side the plastic is completly broke off on the tab, I was wondering if there is anyway I could repair it somehow without having to find a new fender.
fix many of fenders with that damage. I use Plastic Welder adhesive.
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fix many of fenders with that damage. I use Plastic Welder adhesive.
Would that hold it alone or should I put some kinda small bracket on it too, it don't need to look perfect it's mainly going to be a track car, just really don't want to track down another fender if I can help it.
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Would that hold it alone or should I put some kinda small bracket on it too, it don't need to look perfect it's mainly going to be a track car, just really don't want to track down another fender if I can help it.
the plastic welder is amazing stuff, but sometimes I bury small metal strips or rods in the adhesive to give it strength. Can use a stiff metal mesh too. Just bend it at a 90 degree angle. Make sure you rough up the area with like 60 grit and clean it well before using the plastic welder.
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Thanks man I will give it a try.



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