No matter how sad it may be, but the car is not a very perfect design, because it is based on many fragile details. Further, we will talk about plastic components.
Such structural elements of the car give him a more sophisticated look and individuality. Many tuning components provide for the installation of plastic components. For example, stationary plastic parts in most cars are a spoiler and bumper.
Any undesirable effects, blows, jumps – all this can provoke a breakdown of a plastic part. Then the owner has only two options: to purchase a new part or repair plastic with your own hands.
Naturally, the purchase of a new spoiler can significantly hit a pocket, but with your own hands it will be minimal consumption.
It is worth starting with the fact that there are several options for repairing plastic. This will depend on the nature and degree of damage.
For example, a crack can be eliminated using the thermal method. That is, a hairdryer is used, which is locally heats up to the plastic to melting temperature. Through the tool, the master compares the surface. The method is effective only in the hands of a professional, because independent repairs in this way will lead to irreversible consequences.
If there is a deep scratch, then it is eliminated by deep polishing or stripping. Then irregularities are smoothed with putty, and paint is applied on top.
As for the rough fault on several pieces or losses of individual fragments, then the type of breakdown of plastic is subject to repair.
For repair, you will need:
Epoxy resin and hardener
Fiberglass
A rag and washing solution
Brushes
Skins
Putty
Dye
Firstly, the work should start with the dismantling of the damaged part. Further, the surface must be washed and dried.
Secondly, you need to prepare individual fragments of fiberglass. Do not cut the pieces that will cover the entire defect, because then the fixation will be insufficient. It all depends on the amount of damage.
Next, you need to mix epoxy resin and hardener. Then soak fragments of fiberglass with this solution.
Now you can apply fraud on damaged plastic. You need to wait a bit, and when they harden, you can proceed to the next stage.
Next, you need to clean the joints between fiberglass and plastic. This will create a smooth and even surface. The skin will come in handy in this case. Firstly, coarse -grained, and then smaller caliber is used.
After that, the defect area should be sprinkled. This will strengthen the fracture and smooth the transition.
Next follows grinding. There are several options: you can use a fine -grained skin, a grinding machine, a drill with a nozzle.
You should get a smooth surface that is suitable for applying paint.
Now you can proceed to the final stage – painting. Here you need to choose the desired color. It is best to use paint in the form of aerosol, but can also be applied with a sponge, which periodically throws into the paint. If necessary, a varnish coating is applied from above.
At the end of the work, it can be noted that the defect is practically not visible, and the plastic has its original appearance, which is suitable for operation.
