Instrument Panel Bezel Repair
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Instrument Panel Bezel Repair
The previous owner broke several attaching clips on the back side of the instrument panel. Is there a way to repair these plastic things.
Maybe some sort of hardening resin, or fiberglass body repair kit?
Anyone tried this?
Maybe some sort of hardening resin, or fiberglass body repair kit?
Anyone tried this?
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I used epoxy on mine, and it's held up nicely. I've tried hot glue, JB Snot...whatever. The two-ton liquid epoxy worked best because it was able to envelope the fractures. It was the mounting standoffs for my rear window switch that got broken. For pickups it's the same spot as the fuel transfer switch.
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So, I took the good advise from you guys and repaired my bezel this afternoon. I used plastic epoxy on three broken post and then used JB Weld on the two screw mounts for the fuel tank switch, those broke on me today... not a very sturdy piece of plastic.
I guess I'll find out tomorrow how well this works... it looked pretty good after I was done. I think it will work out Ok.
I guess I'll find out tomorrow how well this works... it looked pretty good after I was done. I think it will work out Ok.
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Mine was broken at the fuel switch as well. It really bugged me. So after being shocked at the prices for a new one at LMC I went to a local Pick n Pull and got a new (used) bezel for $10. Picked up an uncracked dash pad for $5! I am addicted to these places now.
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