LSVIPDEMON
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What should I use on the McLaren grille emblem space "Besides Another Emblem" to fill it in? I just dont want it to not stick and fall out after cracking the paint.
Filling emblem space....
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mharrison
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It will look like the "not an LS" in that GPS commercial !
LSVIPDEMON
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comercial???????
But um..... I wanted to do this my self...Im bored and my car dont move forward in the snow so I just want something to do
But um..... I wanted to do this my self...Im bored and my car dont move forward in the snow so I just want something to do
mharrison
Dedicated LVC Member
I would suggest that you use a two-part filler such as Duramex 4040, Worth Plasfix or other compounds from SEM or Dupont that are designed specifically for repairing rigid plastic.
Before applying the filler you may want to use an adhesion promoter on the plastic. (Warm up the area with a heat gun, spray on, and heat to evaporate just prior to applying the filler.)
Once the filler sets, apply more filler to bring the new surface level. To make it pretty you can use a surface putty such as Evercoat Poly-Flex. It can be applied to a finished thickness of 1/8 of an inch and sands silky smooth. Use this for your purely cosmetic repairs. Unlike regular automotive spot putties, this stuff adheres well to plastic and remains flexible (up to a 77 percent bend according to the manufacturer).
Now, after purchasing the needed materials to do this right, you may be cheaper going to a body shop. If you do....make sure they don't use a standard body filler. You want one made for plastics such as ABS motorcycle body panels.
Before applying the filler you may want to use an adhesion promoter on the plastic. (Warm up the area with a heat gun, spray on, and heat to evaporate just prior to applying the filler.)
Once the filler sets, apply more filler to bring the new surface level. To make it pretty you can use a surface putty such as Evercoat Poly-Flex. It can be applied to a finished thickness of 1/8 of an inch and sands silky smooth. Use this for your purely cosmetic repairs. Unlike regular automotive spot putties, this stuff adheres well to plastic and remains flexible (up to a 77 percent bend according to the manufacturer).
Now, after purchasing the needed materials to do this right, you may be cheaper going to a body shop. If you do....make sure they don't use a standard body filler. You want one made for plastics such as ABS motorcycle body panels.
LSVIPDEMON
Well-Known LVC Member
Realy...I dont know about that they want alot to get it painted...anyone think it could be flush with the hood completely and filled on to the hood?..If I go to a shop I might just make it more worth the while than that.
I wanted its seems filled in and attached to my hood then painted to match my car but I thought it looked cool with the silver paint and black accents of the sport models.
NickLS
Dedicated LVC Member
You mean like all the BMW's look like?? cause that's the look your gonna get. The "wanna be a BMW look". Because your gonna have to leave an airport for the radiator/cooling fan..
mharrison
Dedicated LVC Member
Now you're talking about bonding plastic to metal which is a much tougher job. The problem being that the plastic grill flexes a bit and the hood doesn't.
I don't know if I would trust that bond to not crack over time.
LSVIPDEMON
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Here we go again...another wannabe BMW thing...oh no its a "RICER ALERT"!...warning!...warning!...and whats this space for the fan to get air...I dont want the whole thing filled in only the seems around it.... dont get all ruffled up Im not trying to impersonate a BMW. Even tho i get mistaken for one constantly anyways...hint....hint "it looks simillar to begin with"....
