Restoring console questions

[1970RTSE]

I have a console that has very good grain, but has a few cracks.  I recall someone here having a link to some tips and tricks.  What I need to know is what is the best glue or adhesive to glue the cracked back up.  How do you math the grain again.  Also, there is a small chunk missing on the rear corner by the ashtray.  How do you "fill in" the missing area.  Looking for what works best and learning from those who have been down the path before.

[FM3V6M]

I use model super glue (thick), works great, it bonds the plastic at the molecular level.  The think stuff fills cracks and gaps very well and won't noticibly change the look of the grain at the point of the bond.  You can use a similarly shaped piece from a 'donor' console to fill-in the missing area on yours and finish with SEM paint to color match.  You can find a cheepo donor on e-bag and SEM tech support will give you the required info on their multi-step process.

[FY1Cuda]

We used some of the two-part epoxy putty to build up a missing piece in the back of ours (probably in the same place your's is broken).  I think the stuff is called PC-7 and comes in a set of red and black cans.  Mix it up and put a small glob where you need it.  It is very sticky for a while, but in an hour or so, it will still be pliable but not sticky to the touch. That is when you can shape it more closely to your needs.  In 4 or 5 hours you can sand it to the exact contour and then you might scratch some grain into it with a small nail.  We also backed up some of the cracked areas that we mended with super glue using the same putty.  By the way, the hole in the back of a 70 console is for the seat belt buckles, the ashtray was on later consoles.  Good luck with your repairs.

[moparclown]

I have used a product called plasti-weld and it works really great.I use a small dremel tool with a carbide bit to v-out the cracks and then fill with the two part plasti-weld.And if you can?repair it from the back side.As far as large sections being filled?I haven't tried that yet,but you can see in the pic that the door is missing some of the mounting studs.I am gonna try using a straw,and fill it with the plasti-weld and drill new holes.

[MrMopar440]

Has anyone tried using this on door panels? Mine are cracked out at the top on the passenger side and the bottom on the drivers side. I really don't want to replace them and I am not sure what else might be strong enough to hold. Where do you get the plati-weld. i did a quick Google search and dind't find anything.

[Pistol Gripper]

Here's a good glue for cracks / breaks where you don't have to fill in missing areas.  This is especially good on the mounting studs that break off and are still attached to the screws.  I've repaired quite a few and when done, you can torq the screws down good and tight without the studs breaking again.

http://shop.tech-bond.net/category.sc?categoryId=7

P.G.

[Black340]

Thanks for the info