240Z2NV Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I am hopeful that one of you out there can say [with CERTAINTY] what type of plastic the console is made of.... Perhaps not in practice 30+ years ago, virtually all plastic pieces nowadays have a stamping on the back with a code that depicts exactly what type of material it is, and my console has no such mark. I became fairly competent at repairing the fairings on my race bike, and that was ABS [mostly]. I am hopeful that one of you can respond and say with certainty that the consoles are as well. That way, I can make a very small repair using my tried-and-true technique. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I believe it is FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) like that found in the early sugar scoops and some JDM ZG flares or spoilers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 I believe it is FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) like that found in the early sugar scoops... That's a "no" for sure on the scoops. The material of the console does not have the same composition as the scoops do (I know, I have cracked both...) Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jknc90 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 lol same here Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strotter Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I can tell you with a certainty it's not PVC (or I'd suppose any of the vinyl esters), though PVC adhesive will soften the surface quite a bit, enough to disfigure but not enough for a bond. Also, not polyester as used with fiberglass - not even a surface melt with that. I have not tried "model cement", like you'd use for a plastic model, but that's next on the list. You might guess I have a torn up interior, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzzzzzz Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I stand corrected...well, at least partially since no one knows for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240Z2NV Posted March 6, 2009 Author Share Posted March 6, 2009 The cement that Tap Plastics sells in the red & white tube [#16 ?] is a generic adhesive. It seems to be holding fine. The repair that I made wasn't a super high-stress point. When I repair ABS, like motorcycle fairings, I use abs shavings from a scrap piece of bodywork, then mix it up into a 'paste' with ABS cement sold at places like Home Cheapo. Apply the 'paste' over the chamfered crack, and it holds surprisingly well. Then sand and finish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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