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YOUR RESEARCHNeed help repairing 996 under body panels

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Use plastic welder

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I have always used a plastic welder to reinforce and repair underbody plastics.
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Repair some cracks

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I've used this kit available on Amazon to repair some cracks on the underside of the front bumper and a few cracks in the undertray:
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I've used this kit available on Amazon to repair some cracks on the underside of the front bumper and a few cracks in the undertray:
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Repair underbody plastics

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I have always used a plastic welder to reinforce and repair underbody plastics.
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Repair would be

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The best repair would be to re-enforce the damaged area with fiberglass cloth and epoxy (West System epoxy).
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Use iron

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Cut out a piece of that, and use the iron to heat up the plastic and embed the steel mesh into it.
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I've used this kit available on Amazon to repair some cracks on the underside of the front bumper and a few cracks in the undertray:
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Repair underbody plastics

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I have always used a plastic welder to reinforce and repair underbody plastics.
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Repair would be

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The best repair would be to re-enforce the damaged area with fiberglass cloth and epoxy (West System epoxy).
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Need help repairing 996 under body panels

Use iron

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Cut out a piece of that, and use the iron to heat up the plastic and embed the steel mesh into it.
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Use plastic welder

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I have always used a plastic welder to reinforce and repair underbody plastics.
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Use supplied plastic rods

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Then use the supplied plastic rods to seal it up.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Does anyone know of a good adhesive that works on the plastic under body panels? In the past I have had problems gluing Porsche plastics. I was wondering if JB Weld epoxy would work.

POST 2Original post

The best repair would be to re-enforce the damaged area with fiberglass cloth and epoxy (West System epoxy). If this doesn't work, nothing will.

POST 3Original post

Panel bond by 3m. Its at automotive paint stores and requires a special caulk gun. I use it oftern on my car with good success.

POST 4Original post

I've had good luck with a plastic welder. The kits usually come with a sheet of mesh stainless steel. Cut out a piece of that, and use the iron to heat up the plastic and embed the steel mesh into it. Then use the supplied plastic rods to seal it up. I've used this kit available on Amazon to repair some cracks on the underside of the front bumper and a few cracks in the undertray: Amazon Amazon

POST 5Original post

3M Dp-8005 glues the polyethylene and polyurethane parts really well.

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I have always used a plastic welder to reinforce and repair underbody plastics.

POST 7Original post

I've had good luck with garden variety plastic-specific epoxies. Ordinary hardware store stuff. Just get the one specifically for plastics.

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