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Old 26-02-2008, 09:56 PM
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Default Plastic bodykit repair????????
Im looking on buying a series one rst bodykit,but one of the arches are cracked.Is this repairable?? and i dont mean with fiberglass.... I heard you can get it plastic welded but wouldnt know where to go.The crack is approx 3" long. Im in the heathrow area if anyone knows someone local.Thanks
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Old 26-02-2008, 09:59 PM
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I read in a copy of Car Mechanics about plastic welding, so I know it's totally possible. I can't help you otherwise.
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Old 26-02-2008, 10:23 PM
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there is/was a bloke about 10 mins from me that plastic welds bike plastics
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Old 26-02-2008, 10:27 PM
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Depending on the type of plastic it can be welded.

IIRC S2 RST kits arent weldable.

We had one in at work and Im sure it wouldnt weld.
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Old 26-02-2008, 10:28 PM
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yea can be done depending on the plastic, one of my mates dabbled in it a bit, not easy to do. very skilled job
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The S1 kit is kind of oilly when warmed up, so can't really be plastic welded, i no, i've tried
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