skpyle

Hello Wise Ones!

So, the grips have come off my Garage 9 Jager Engineering GT style shift handle.

The top carbon fiber look piece has been loose for a bit, and now the trim piece under that. I removed them both to get an idea what I was dealing with.

To my untrained eye, it looks like I can just 'reglue' the pieces back onto the shift handle.











Herein lies my question: what adhesive should I use? I pretty much don't know squat about adhesives.


Thanks!

Seth K. Pyle

Adamant1971

I would use some thin strips of 3M VHB adhesive tape. You can get it in varying thicknesses. And its strong and very heat resistant.

Imo000

JB Weld that sucker!

GT6ixer

+1 We use these tapes for holding on small flight test shapes on the exterior of aircraft. Just clean the two surfaces really well first.

Randy V

Recommend silicone adhesive or epoxy glue for a permanent fix. I don't think tape will allow the pieces to sit flush like original.

polecat702

Wilhold contact cement. Follow the directions on the can or bottle. It ain't gonna move ever after you use this stuff. It'll never come apart!

skpyle

Adamant1971 and GT6ixer: I did not know such a thing existed. Thanks! I will research it.



Imo000: I have thought about that. I ALWAYS keep JB Weld in the workshop.



Randy V: Hmm...that is something I had not thought of. I had planned on jigging something up to hold the pieces tight on the shifter while whatever adhesive set up.
I will research epoxy glue. Thanks!



polecat702: By chance, are you talking about DAP Weldwood contact cement? I had not thought of that. I have used that in the past for non car projects, it holds like nobody's business.

Thanks!

Seth K. Pyle

skpyle

As for cleaning the surfaces, do I need to try to remove the original adhesive?

Would rubbing alcohol be a suitable cleaning agent? What about denatured alcohol? Something else?

I am used to cleaning machinery and car parts. Not so much on cosmetic plastics.

Seth K. Pyle

Jerry Feather

Yes, with this stuff.

polecat702

Yeah, I guess Wilhold was bought out by DAP. As you know it really works!

BTW, it's what I've used in my cars for years, on trim, broken plastic pieces NLA, lots of things in the interior of my 928.

77tony

+1

skpyle

Jerry Feather: Thanks for that info, I appreciate it. Can 3M General Purpose Adhesive Remover be purchased at the jobber level, or is it only from supply houses? Meaning can an amateur slob like me purchase it locally?



polecat702: Sweet! Good to know the contact cement is useful on the interior of a 928. Mine will need help sooner or later...



77tony:


Thanks!

Seth K. Pyle

Randy V

Forum tech tip:

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skpyle

Not ashamed to admit that I did not know how to do this.
Thanks!

Seth K. Pyle

Randy V

Next to admit is why you are compelled to type your name at the end of every post instead of adding it to your sig.