Replacement Side Panel Studs?

[gs1100ez]

I used a 2 part plastic epoxy to adhere a christmas tree clip (used commonly on cars to hold panels on) if you cant find one large enough a small zip tie on the end of the clip will add enough girth to hold it inplace in the rubber grommet

[Steve]

Awesome. Now how do I add it into my emoticon list?

That is on the list for another forum I visit occasionaly, I have that page bookmarked for easy access.

OK, where do I get the ABS plastic to use in the slurry?

Go to Lowe's, Home Depot, ACE Hardware, etc., look in the plumbing department for black ABS drain pipe and/or fittings. Find one that looks affordable. A 3" or 4" coupler (or two) would have enough plastic in it to do a few repairs, they are only a couple of bucks each.

Does the slurry bond well to aluminum?

I don't know if it does, but if you have an aluminum bracket that has a bent "foot", you can slurry all around that foot to trap it in place.

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[Wingsconsin]

If you want the "Honda" studs - do not buy them from the eBay link...

Cyclemax has them cheaper ...

http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/side_cover_repair_studs/136689

[Gregory]

If you want the "Honda" studs - do not buy them from the eBay link...

Cyclemax has them cheaper ...

http://cyclemax.com/inc/sdetail/side...r_studs/136689

wow, that is $10 a stud for a short rod of plastic. I bet home depot has plastic rods that could be whittled too.

[850 Combat]

I'm really liking the magnet idea, especially with ASB slurry, you could mount the magnet on a shim made seom pipe or a coupling.

[Sci85]

Sorry guys, I've been busy and tardy getting pics uploaded. But, here they are. You can use plastic slurry or a good strong epoxy and well prepared surface to adhere the aluminum to the plastic. Ideally, you are doing this on a panel that hasn't been finished yet in which case drill some small holes through the aluminum and through the plastic panel and make sure the slurry or epoxy is pushed into the holes. Then finish the front side of the panel by smoothing it down. This will make a basically permanent fix. If the panel is already finished, then eventually the aluminum will break off. But that's ok, just make another one and do it again. I used some real strong epoxy and properly prepped the surface and this one has lasted quite a long time so far. Good luck!

[mmattockx]

Sorry guys, I've been busy and tardy getting pics uploaded. But, here they are.

Excellent, thanks. That is pretty much what I had in mind, it's great to hear it holds up well.


Mark

[posplayr]

I'm feeling ignored

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=160547&highlight=tab+repair

[Sci85]

Hehe...I guess every topic gets retreaded eventually. Search first, ask 2nd!