fix flairing

[wintermute1001]

hey all, i know this is off topic but i need help.  I just purchases a 2000cbrf4.  I purchased it with cracks in the upper cowl.  Does anybody know of a shop that can fix the cowl.  New the price is rediculus, ive been lookin on ebay and in salvage yard but i would like to know if it is possible to fix.  Im located in soCal.

does anybody have any ideas?

[davipu]

i can do it

[wintermute1001]

how??

[The Buddha]

Usually you clean it with a soldering iron and then use a little hot air blower ... no ... hair dryer wont do, and a heat gun may be too hot ... and its gotta blow air ... so you need a compressor ... and use an ABS filler rod and blow the material into the crack ... Look on google for plastic welding or ebay ... With a GS ... body panels are so cheap ... not worth doing this ...
Cool.
Srinath.

[dgyver]

If they are only cracks, then go to a hobby store that sells plastic models. Find the ABS solvent glue. It is basically MEK with other chemicals to slow down the evaporation. It will turn the plastic into a gooey substance then it will harden. I have done this with real good success. If done right, the paint won't be affected.

[DerekNC]

If the cowling is ABS Lowe's would also have what you need. ABS pipe cement-it will weld it back together as a permanent repair.

Derek

[Blueknyt]

Ive got one of those Butane soldering irons with a flat tip, i adjust the heat where it melt the plastic at moderate speed. Open flame wont work worth adamn, something about  a chemical change when most plastics burn.  i keep a few old fenders and cut strips for filler or patches. i havent had a lot of success in getting the Grommet lugs to hold very well, but cracks and holes dont seem to be a problem.  fact i even replaired a 92 explorer radiator shroud with a 77 honda gold wing rear fender 4 years ago and its still holding.

i think the actual plastic/abs welding kit would be easyer, just use a dimmer switch or Dremal speed control box to help dial inn temps