Rear package tray repair
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Has anyone tackled this repair? The plastic trim piece that is stapled to the rear of interior rear package tray has dried out and split. I think I could use some high temp resistant epoxy to reconnect then sand off the flocking and reflock. Or, bite the bullet and buy from Sunset for $165. That hurts considering it is a small plastic trim piece that is flocked.
#2
Three Wheelin'
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Believe it or not, I think I used super glue on mine but can't remember exactly. Whatever it was, it's held fine over the years. Sorry I can't remember specifically what it was.
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
[QUOTE=AOW162435;14353120]Pray tell, how does one flock, when reflocking is needed?
I've used a cheap flocking kit from a arts and craft store on my mustang console with excellent results. Process is pretty simple clean surface, spray adhesive and flock away. The flock delivery device is a cardboard tube that slides into a bigger tube, push tubes together and the flock material blows out the end.
#5
Seared
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I've used a cheap flocking kit from a arts and craft store on my mustang console with excellent results. Process is pretty simple clean surface, spray adhesive and flock away. The flock delivery device is a cardboard tube that slides into a bigger tube, push tubes together and the flock material blows out the end.
Tarring and feathering for automotive parts.
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Andreas
#6
Racer
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
[QUOTE=AOW162435;14353423]Tarring and feathering for automotive parts. ![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Lol, exactly.
I'm not sure the effort would be worth it considering how brittle the plastic is but I'll give it a go.
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Lol, exactly.
I'm not sure the effort would be worth it considering how brittle the plastic is but I'll give it a go.
Trending Topics
#8
Racer
Thread Starter
#9
Three Wheelin'
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Hey Grapeape - just an idea here. If the underlying material is ABS, definitely give ABS cement a shot. That stuff is magic when joining ABS to ABS. I've used it on all kinds of things and am always amazed at how well it works.
#10
Racer
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I agree and as Kika recommended I'll try a 2 part epoxy. I have some leftover loctite epoxy plastic bonder good for most plastics and ABS.
#12
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I'm just frantically wondering why your rear tray looks completely different than mine? Mine doesn't have that plastic piece, nor does it have notches behind the seat belt openings.
#14
Racer
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
My process for this repair thus far:
In order to start with a clean surface I started by sanding the original flocking off, which was a very slow process because of the adhesive used to hold the flocking material. I then experimented with different glue removers and found a good soaking of Goo Gone worked best to soften adhesive.
I then used a plastic putty knife to scrape off most of the original flocking. I sanded the small amount of adhesive that remained then started with the Epoxy.
Working a few inches at a time each night for the last week, and using a whole tube of Epoxy, I managed to get the broken pieces aligned pretty well but not perfect.
I then gave the epoxy a light sanding, applied the flocking adhesive, then flocked the hell out of it. The flock kit I used is DonJer Suede Tex.
A tedious project for sure and not for the impatient. Time will tell if the repair holds up to the Targa greenhouse effect.
In order to start with a clean surface I started by sanding the original flocking off, which was a very slow process because of the adhesive used to hold the flocking material. I then experimented with different glue removers and found a good soaking of Goo Gone worked best to soften adhesive.
I then used a plastic putty knife to scrape off most of the original flocking. I sanded the small amount of adhesive that remained then started with the Epoxy.
Working a few inches at a time each night for the last week, and using a whole tube of Epoxy, I managed to get the broken pieces aligned pretty well but not perfect.
I then gave the epoxy a light sanding, applied the flocking adhesive, then flocked the hell out of it. The flock kit I used is DonJer Suede Tex.
A tedious project for sure and not for the impatient. Time will tell if the repair holds up to the Targa greenhouse effect.
#15
Rennlist Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Central California
Posts: 3,484
Likes: 0
Received 14 Likes
on
13 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
ABS glue is a solvent glue. It will only work WELL/Properly when used on ABS (or a similar material). Solvents melt the material, and then it fuses when drying. Epoxy is the best to mate dissimilar materials.