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Post by sandlizarrd on Oct 7, 2007 18:12:09 GMT -5
Hey all,
Does anybody have any tips on repairing screw mounts and retaining tabs on the covers?
I hit a nasty rain soaked hole and it almost popped off a couple of the front covers. The accident permanently loosened about a couple of screws by damaging the screw mounts and damaging one of the cover retaining tabs.
The scooter is new, or was, until this happened.
Thanks for your time,
Sandlizarrd
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Post by swampsniper on Oct 7, 2007 18:24:54 GMT -5
This will do it, fast and strong. Not expensive.  |
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Post by sandlizarrd on Oct 7, 2007 19:30:48 GMT -5
Thanks swampsniper. Seems that this will do it.
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Post by YellowScooter on Oct 12, 2007 18:04:24 GMT -5
How would you repair or re-affix panels that are broken at the screw tabs? Thats where all 3 of mine broke at of corse!  |
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Post by poohbear on Oct 13, 2007 23:22:57 GMT -5
I used a product called QuickPlastik for a cracked panel, it is great stuff, believe it is as strong as the original stuff. Any way, it is a putty that you mix with your fingers, a binary product so you don't have to use two tubes or measure anything... mix up the stuff, and form it just like clay or play-dough to the shape you need, then press it where you want it. It dries quick, and cures in just a few hours. It retains some 'give', but it really only has enough give to be flexible for its purpose. Once dried and cured, it can be 'worked'; sanded, drilled, whatever. I took a hunk that was left over from my crack repair, and just out of curiosity, ran a self-tapping screw in it. Amazed at how many applications I can see this stuff for! The screw held it there just great, and I guess if it ever reamed itself out, I could refill the hole and do it all again! Just a thought. Might be a super cheap and good fix for ya!! ;D
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Post by swampsniper on Oct 13, 2007 23:44:08 GMT -5
One advantage of the Plastic Welder is that you can be back on the road in just a few minutes.
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Post by sandlizarrd on Oct 19, 2007 17:09:05 GMT -5
Hey Yellow,
I used plastic weld on my tabs.
What I did was to apply a small amount on what was left of the tab, as if I were trying to replicate the original form.
I let it dry and then began the tedious process of sanding and shaping. Since I had never used plastic well before I had no idea that it hardened so well, and did put too much on. I thought it would be forgiving like epoxy. I even had to heat up an old knife to help the molding of the tab form and open up the front panel tab slot a bit too. You can't fool to much with this plastic weld stuff. It kicks butt and doesn't bother with names.
When I replaced the panel, it worked better than I thought. One of the tabs didn't go in too well but I sure that at the next nasty bump, it'll let loose and I can complete it then.
Maybe this process might be workable for your problem.
In the meantime, don't forget to Search, Evaluate and Execute on the road,
Sandlizarrd
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Post by YellowScooter on Oct 19, 2007 17:47:36 GMT -5
Hmm... that does sound extremly teadeous... I might just go with replacing both the lower rockers panels as they all but shattered on me. I might see if I can do something like that to save the nose section as that sucker is $80!
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Post by swampsniper on Oct 19, 2007 18:48:47 GMT -5
Hey Yellow, I used plastic weld on my tabs. What I did was to apply a small amount on what was left of the tab, as if I were trying to replicate the original form. I let it dry and then began the tedious process of sanding and shaping. Since I had never used plastic well before I had no idea that it hardened so well, and did put too much on. I thought it would be forgiving like epoxy. I even had to heat up an old knife to help the molding of the tab form and open up the front panel tab slot a bit too. You can't fool to much with this plastic weld stuff. It kicks butt and doesn't bother with names. When I replaced the panel, it worked better than I thought. One of the tabs didn't go in too well but I sure that at the next nasty bump, it'll let loose and I can complete it then. Maybe this process might be workable for your problem. In the meantime, don't forget to Search, Evaluate and Execute on the road, Sandlizarrd It will break somewhere else, LOL! |
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Post by earlwb on Oct 20, 2007 8:41:47 GMT -5
Well, I guess in the worst case scenario, if you remove most all the body panels you wind up with something that looks more like a Honda Ruckus. Easier to work on too.  |
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