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Doghouse - Center console - Tfrazier - 10-31-2021
So I just posted some before and after pictures of my LVP floor install. I did have an incident while working in the front passenger area and I cracked the black curved trim. I was being lazy and used the doghouse as a support when went to stand up. Unfortunately, I didn't put my hand on top of the center console (thought I did) but right on the radius corner of the black trim. Apparently that black material is not made of a material that will structurally support 220 lbs. It is actually a very thin piece of plastic. Anyway, I now have multiple cracks in the trim and it looks really bad.
Does anyone know if there are replacements for something like this or any suggestions on how I might be able to repair it. I would prefer to just replace it but its probably wishful thinking..
RE: Doghouse - Center console - folivier - 11-01-2021
On my '93 I took a sheet of black ABS plastic, cut it to size and used a heat gun to bend it to shape. Took a while to get the bend just right. I left the textured side out since the smooth surface shows scratches easily.
I left the old plastic in place and glued the new one over it. I don't remember what thickness but 1/16" or 1/8" is thick enough if you glue it over the old plastic. Not a difficult job.
RE: Doghouse - Center console - BusNit - 11-01-2021
Mine has cracks too but not as bad. Perhaps my 160lb frame did less damage? LOL Either way, I would be curious where to find that thin sheet too. A sharpie pen has been the previous owners friend. there are spots marked everywhere...
RE: Doghouse - Center console - folivier - 11-01-2021
Amazon and ebay have the ABS plastic sheets. It's commonly used for vacuum forming parts.
RE: Doghouse - Center console - Richard - 11-01-2021
This may be bad info, because it is over 10 years old. Many years ago, when I asked Newell where to get the stuff, I seem to remember that the plastic they used was used to make engraved name plates.
RE: Doghouse - Center console - encantotom - 11-01-2021
that is exactly what i used on my 90. in fact, i had a local trophy shop cut the switch holes out and engrave the labels on them.
tom
RE: Doghouse - Center console - folivier - 11-01-2021
The problem is the compound curve on the corner that is broken. Easy to do with ABS using a heat gun.
RE: Doghouse - Center console - encantotom - 11-01-2021
yea, mine was flat.
tom
RE: Doghouse - Center console - Richard - 11-01-2021
If i had to do that, i would use an oversize sheet of kraft paper, form it to the desired panel, then mark it with a pencil. Cut it out and you have the pattern needed for the compound curve.