Side plastic lower door panel cracked
crxdxsi
03-05-2005, 12:58 AM
On my 87 CRX Dx, the Side plastic lower door panel are cracked and in bad shape. The side skirts are ok...
want to know were to find it pn the net or how to repair it.
{Some pieces missing} :frown:
want to know were to find it pn the net or how to repair it.
{Some pieces missing} :frown:
lxndr
03-05-2005, 01:21 AM
If they're just cracked with no pieces missing they're very easy to glue back together.
Just use a small pick (or flat head screwdriver) and gently pry off the red trim stripe. The best method I found is to start in the middle, otherwise you'll snap off the end tab on the red stripe. Use something to protect the panel while prying like an old rag or thin strip of wood or plastic. Once the red stripe is off you'll see 5 screws that hold on the side (door) panel, remove these and then slide the panel off the bottom of the door. Then use CA glue (found at hardware stores) to glue it back together. CA glue is like a super-super glue, it comes in 2 parts, the glue and the activator, just don't confuse CA glue with 2 part epoxy.
With the panel off it makes it much easier to align and clamp the crack while the glue takes hold. When you're done you can use trim adhesive (available at auto parts stores) to glue the red stripe back on, and you're done.
Just use a small pick (or flat head screwdriver) and gently pry off the red trim stripe. The best method I found is to start in the middle, otherwise you'll snap off the end tab on the red stripe. Use something to protect the panel while prying like an old rag or thin strip of wood or plastic. Once the red stripe is off you'll see 5 screws that hold on the side (door) panel, remove these and then slide the panel off the bottom of the door. Then use CA glue (found at hardware stores) to glue it back together. CA glue is like a super-super glue, it comes in 2 parts, the glue and the activator, just don't confuse CA glue with 2 part epoxy.
With the panel off it makes it much easier to align and clamp the crack while the glue takes hold. When you're done you can use trim adhesive (available at auto parts stores) to glue the red stripe back on, and you're done.
amy@af
03-05-2005, 11:57 AM
do you need 1 side or both sides? there is a dx crx in mint condition at the wrecking yard, i'm pretty sure the panels are still there.
Figori
03-05-2005, 02:58 PM
Wow, Ami. Good to see you over on the dark side. ;) Also good to see that my suggestions have been heard. :D
amy@af
03-05-2005, 03:58 PM
so YOU are the jerky who caused the overtime for me :slap:
j/k :evillol:
i used to own both an 84 crx and 86 civic. i will try my best to help where it appears help is needed
j/k :evillol:
i used to own both an 84 crx and 86 civic. i will try my best to help where it appears help is needed
Figori
03-05-2005, 06:31 PM
If you want to know the truth... I asked them for a new mod.... Even gave them a few reputable names (mine was not on the first list)... So, they took their own option on that one. :D
lxndr
03-05-2005, 11:12 PM
Oh,
So that explains the sudden interest from the mods. I guess I'd better talk to my doctor and get my meds updated so I don't get kicked off the forums.
When I said I needed a moderator, I was refering to my own personal moderator, one that could walk around town with me and edit everything I say before I say it. This would be especially helpful during my monthly visits to my friendly local car dealership or when I visit with the in-laws.
So that explains the sudden interest from the mods. I guess I'd better talk to my doctor and get my meds updated so I don't get kicked off the forums.
When I said I needed a moderator, I was refering to my own personal moderator, one that could walk around town with me and edit everything I say before I say it. This would be especially helpful during my monthly visits to my friendly local car dealership or when I visit with the in-laws.
Figori
03-06-2005, 12:14 PM
I just figured it would be nice to actually be able to see that we had someone that was here that new a little bit more than we did. 8)
crxdxsi
03-12-2005, 09:36 PM
Well ,the driver side is the one that have some big pieces missing... :banghead:
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