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advice on repairing Saturn plastic body panels??
Is there a recommended epoxy for repairing the plastic body panels on Saturns? I picked up a CHEAP Saturn yesterday as a parts/ beer getter, and there are a couple of spots where a corner has broken off a panel, and was wondering if there was a good way to bond them together so I can then sand, and re-finish. I have all the broken off parts, I just need to get them to hold together.
Ya think JB-weld will work? Thanks for the advice... -Nick
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06-07-2007, 08:28 AM
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I believe the body panels are SMC molded. I found this website with recommendations for SMC repair products.
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06-07-2007, 08:47 AM
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PERFECT!
Thanks for the info  -Nick
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06-07-2007, 08:51 AM
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A few rolls of blue painter's tape oughta do just fine
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06-07-2007, 08:56 AM
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Funny, that's what the previous owner though too!
Anybody know what Saturn's secret is to their engines? This thing has over 200k miles, doesn't burn a drop of oil, doesn't leak oil, coolant or transmission fluid! I ran a compression check and leak down test just to check the rings, valves, etc... and it looks awesome. Who'd a thunk it!?!
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06-07-2007, 09:54 AM
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Buddy of mine hit a gaurd rail in his over the winter.
I seem to recall that entire panels are pretty cheap.
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06-07-2007, 10:05 AM
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I had one of the first Saturns that came out in the mid 90's. I had a fender that got smashed. I simply used two part epoxy on the backside and literally glued the pieces back together.
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Island's right -
I wasn't positive and didn't research, just shot from the hip.... Here's an interesting article... Saturn |
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06-07-2007, 11:31 AM
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Many thanks for all the help guys!
I think I may look into getting a new door skin for the drivers door, but the pass rear quarter I am going to try to epoxy, as the part that is broken off is about 1" x 1.2". I would honestly have to say Saturn makes a decent product! Granted, it's not much to look at, but it has enough cargo space to fit an engine in the trunk, a couple of trannys in the back seat, and a few of cases of beer in the pass. seat... hence why I picked it up as my "go-getter". Thanks again guys! -Nick
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