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Title: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: v8racefan on January 31, 2012, 10:01:43 PM
Help....

Just after some expert advice on how to repair the skull plastic from my EATPM. My only option is to repair this as this plastic is very difficult to find worldwide?

Anyone have suggestions on what would be the best way to repair this cracked skull??? What products should I use for the best results??? any help would be greatfully appreciated for this novice restorer  !@#

I've attached a couple of pics...
Title: Re: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: ddstoys on January 31, 2012, 10:30:47 PM
Crystal clear apoxy. Should work a tread can get small amounts from bunnings
Title: Re: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: v8racefan on January 31, 2012, 11:05:44 PM
Thanks for that daniel, hey can you paint over the clear apoxy?
Title: Re: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: rocky_pinball on February 01, 2012, 01:35:23 AM
if it was me i would trry to use Selleys Knead It, also avaliable at bunnings. its a 2 part eproxy putty but sets like steel, can be tapped drilled painted on!
Title: Re: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: Pinprick on February 01, 2012, 11:40:07 PM
if it was me i would trry to use Selleys Knead It, also avaliable at bunnings. its a 2 part eproxy putty but sets like steel, can be tapped drilled painted on!


Yeah, it's amazing stuff. It's strong enough to repair flogged out wooden kick out holes. I've even used it to mold/sculpt SS boney flippers and saved a bomb. Gotta work fast though, it sets up PDQ.
Title: Re: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: ktm450 on February 02, 2012, 11:43:12 AM
I used both methods in my WH20 resto here: http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=1404.45 (http://aussiepinball.com/index.php?topic=1404.45)

Kneed it is great but on areas where you need to keep the plastic translucent aryldite or a similar two part epoxy works well.
Title: Re: EATPM Skull repair HELP!!!
Post by: v8racefan on February 02, 2012, 11:13:30 PM
thanks for the advice  ^^^

I'm thinking the Selleys Knead is the way to go, will have ago at this repair over the coming weekend.