Repairing tabs on 87 CSX grille

[csxtra]

My grille on my 87 CSX now has a couple of broken tabs on it, and I'd like to fix it and reinforce the tabs while I'm at it.

I know I can't be the first one to go down this road, so I'm looking for tips from those who have done this before.

Also, does anybody know what kind of plastic it is? I didn't see any markings on it telling what the material is.

Thanks,
Warren

[trannybuster]

Plastex......watch the video.

[ajakeski]

3M Panel bond adhesive.
It never lets me down.

[BadAssPerformance]

3M Panel bond adhesive.
It never lets me down.

I was just gonna say talk to this guy ^^^ :clap:

[trannybuster]

Plastex..watch the video. More than one solution does exist, in fact with plastex you can MAKE A TAB, not sure if adhesive can do that(however it does look like good stuff)

[csxtra]

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. After some research, it appears that the 87 CSX grille is made of ABS plastic.

I got a sheet of black ABS plastic, some fiberglass drywall tape, and some Oatey Black ABS cement (basically ABS plastic melted in solvent) and I will be rebuilding the tabs (including the missing pieces...doh!) and reinforcing it with the fiberglass tape.

This approach is basically the same as using the Plastex kit, except I will be keeping the material all ABS so I shouldn't have to worry about bonding dissimilar materials.

I'll let you all know how it goes.

Thanks again!

Warren

[Rrider]

I use plastifix powder/liquid kit for ABS repair. They have solutions for other types of plastics too.