Plastic Welding Part 2

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  This is the biggest crack in the fairing

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  Surface prep is KEY in getting a good strong weld. I use sherwin williams aqua prep. You can pick th

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  This is the plastic welder I bought from Harbor Freight. $69 It is aself contained so you need no c

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  I also bought this 30 amp hobby knife at Harbor Freight for $9.99. I found that this works a lot bet

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  To tack, 1st makee little stiches to clip the pieces together

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  Next drag the stiches, lightly pushing the material.

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  Do the same on the reverse side.

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  Use a Dremel with a rasp to shape a V groove along the crack.

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  Before welding clean the area AGAIN with plastic cleaner.

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  The welding process is a push drag process. Pust he rod lightly into the crack & let the heat &a

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  Here is what the finished weld looks like.

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  Just more example of repairs. This is the bottom of the right upper fairing (under the vent). Notice

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  Another example of a rewelded tab.

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  This tab was completely gone. It's the right upper fairing mounting tab located by the air cleaner.

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  I'm sure this is common. Both sides had cracks.

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  The only thing left to do is shape the welds with a Dremel drum sander & paint. (I try to use as

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