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Old 06-05-2024, 09:09 AM
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Default Repairing plastic side panel pins tricks/tips?

What are you guys/ gals doing to repair the plastic pins for the side panels? I've got a plan thanks for the input guys.
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Old 06-05-2024, 11:45 AM
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I assume that you're talking about Cyclops side panels. I cut them off flush then I use some 3M structural adhesive and some screw in studs
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Old 06-05-2024, 12:43 PM
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Yes Sam for the cyclops I was thinking it is the only one with the plastic pins but I've been wrong more then once in my life.lol As far as the studs it looks like a great way to go about it. Are you able to get to the bottom stud easily?
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I don't put a nut on the bottom one, the clip that fits over the frame holds it in place but you can remove the black plastic grill to get at it if you want to put a nut on it.
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Ok got it thanks Sam do you have any tricks for repairing the plastic head light stand offs for cyclops?
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I cut the posts off flush.
Then I make a short tapered replacement post (lathe work) with a 1/8" hole down the center. I insert in that hole a 1/8x1.5" cotter pin and spread the legs slightly. I attach these with JB Weld Plastic epoxy, which works amazingly well for these panels. The epoxy is tougher than the plastic. Never had a joint fail.
The repaired panels snap into place much like the originals, then I drop a cotter pin in them for a safety. Alternately, you can attach a spring across to tie them together. The old universal throttle return springs are just right for this purpose.

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Old 06-12-2024, 09:18 AM
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Thats another good option and you do nice work !
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Default Better photos

Here are some detail photos of my method, This was two years ago and still holding up fine.
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Old 06-17-2024, 07:51 AM
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Default Plastic epoxy

This is the epoxy I used. Very good stuff, also works on just about anything you would need epoxy for. I have repaired cracked panels with metal reinforcement with excellent results. The cowl is a difficult repair. These photos are an incomplete project. The cracks are epoxied, then sanded flat and reinforced with aluminum using the same epoxy.
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J-B Weld 50133 Plastic Bonder Structural Adhesive Syringe - Tan - 25 ml

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Nice work it looks like its good and solid.Thanks for the tips
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