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General => General Technical => Topic started by: michaelb on April 13, 2006, 06:42:14 PM

Title: help needed re skin rip
Post by: michaelb on April 13, 2006, 06:42:14 PM
Hi All

Does any one know how I can fix a rip in a 99spec nose skin ( not fiber glass )?  I do not need to have it re-sprayed as I will use chips away to fix it.

Any one has a second hand skin for sale?  I can not source one any where so far…

Regards,
Michaelb
Title: help needed re skin rip
Post by: pete sparrow on April 13, 2006, 06:51:21 PM
You need to find a plastic welder in your area,should be advertised in the \'yellow pages\' or on the net,think they usually call themselves \'plasi welders\'. It makes a bit of a mess but when you rub it down it looks perfect. Cheaper to have it welded than by a new skin.
Title: help needed re skin rip
Post by: michaelb on April 13, 2006, 09:33:16 PM
Hi

Many thanks for the advice.  I have a look on the net.  The driver who has reveised into my car is paying for the damage, but I can not locate the skin anywhere...it may have to be welded.

Regards,
Micahelb



Quote from: pete sparrowYou need to find a plastic welder in your area,should be advertised in the \'yellow pages\' or on the net,think they usually call themselves \'plasi welders\'. It makes a bit of a mess but when you rub it down it looks perfect. Cheaper to have it welded than by a new skin.
Title: help needed re skin rip
Post by: pete sparrow on April 14, 2006, 12:02:20 AM
Quote from: michaelbHi

Many thanks for the advice.  I have a look on the net.  The driver who has reveised into my car is paying for the damage, but I can not locate the skin anywhere...it may have to be welded.

Regards,
Micahelb

Hi Michael
 Happy hunting,if we have plasi welders in Hereford,your bound to have em down your neck of the woods. Let me know the outcome?
Cheers
Pete
Title: help needed re skin rip
Post by: michaelb on April 16, 2006, 12:42:56 PM
Hi

So far no luck with plastic welders.  Where is the place in Hereford ? Can I have their tel nr ?  I know your are miles away from London but it may be an option for me to drive up...

Regards,
Michaelb



Quote from: pete sparrowHi Michael
 Happy hunting,if we have plasi welders in Hereford,your bound to have em down your neck of the woods. Let me know the outcome?
Cheers
Pete
Title: help needed re skin rip
Post by: pete sparrow on April 17, 2006, 05:43:47 PM
Quote from: michaelbHi

So far no luck with plastic welders.  Where is the place in Hereford ? Can I have their tel nr ?  I know your are miles away from London but it may be an option for me to drive up...

Regards,
Michaelb

Will speak to one of the guys tomorrow,sorry don\'t have the number handy.Will leave the number on this thread in the next couple of days.