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Post by reim0061 on Feb 8, 2014 15:05:52 GMT -8
Hey everyone, I have a piece of plastic that has been weather worn and pretty much crumbled away. The piece is from the door entrance grab handle, it kind of insets into the camper and is pretty much just crumbling away. Wondering if any of you have successfully repaired this/made a replica out of anything. Unfortunately I can't figure out how to post a picture of it. Thanks in advance for your help! JR  |
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Post by vikx on Feb 8, 2014 21:30:36 GMT -8
A picture is what we need... There are instructions in every section on posting photos. You must upload to Photobucket and get a link before the picture will show up here...
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Post by reim0061 on Feb 9, 2014 7:42:47 GMT -8
Thanks for the photobucket tip! I uploaded the pic of the piece. Thanks!
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 9, 2014 10:18:49 GMT -8
Hey everyone, I have a piece of plastic that has been weather worn and pretty much crumbled away. The piece is from the door entrance grab handle, it kind of insets into the camper and is pretty much just crumbling away. Wondering if any of you have successfully repaired this/made a replica out of anything. Unfortunately I can't figure out how to post a picture of it. Thanks in advance for your help! JR |
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 9, 2014 10:26:54 GMT -8
The part in question still "looks fairly complete". Have you considered replicating it in fiberglass?
Use the original part as a pattern for a negative mold, repair the missing side pieces with a popsickle stick, a little epoxie, smooth with some Bondo, spray some primer/filler, and sand it smooth.
Then use the repaired piece to "make a mold", to cast your new part.
If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. LOL
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Post by vikx on Feb 9, 2014 22:16:50 GMT -8
I may have seen similar in metal. They were on old truck campers in the 70s or so... Might be worth a hunt.
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Post by reim0061 on Feb 10, 2014 17:52:52 GMT -8
Thanks for the replies guys, I have considered the fiberglass route. As of right now it seems like the best route, how would I keep the fiberglass from adhering to the plastic? Or do I just fiber glass right over it?
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Post by John Palmer on Feb 10, 2014 17:57:58 GMT -8
Thanks for the replies guys, I have considered the fiberglass route. As of right now it seems like the best route, how would I keep the fiberglass from adhering to the plastic? Or do I just fiber glass right over it?
Several coats of plain old Johnson's Paste Wax will work as a mold release.
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Post by vikx on Feb 10, 2014 21:50:19 GMT -8
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Post by soup on Feb 11, 2014 3:06:38 GMT -8
Hey everyone, I have a piece of plastic that has been weather worn and pretty much crumbled away. The piece is from the door entrance grab handle, it kind of insets into the camper and is pretty much just crumbling away. Wondering if any of you have successfully repaired this/made a replica out of anything. Unfortunately I can't figure out how to post a picture of it. Thanks in advance for your help! JR Welcome to VTT reim0061!  Why not buy a new metal one for less than $30 here; www.dan-marcrvparts.com/chliasbarwis.htmlor other ones you may like here; www.dan-marcrvparts.com/grabhandles.htmlEnjoy the site and have fun! Soup  |
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Post by soup on Feb 11, 2014 17:07:18 GMT -8
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Post by soup on Feb 11, 2014 17:14:04 GMT -8
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Post by soup on Feb 11, 2014 17:18:41 GMT -8
Jezz! Finally!!!; www.autopartsasap.com/Bargman-Assist-Bar-Lighted-with-Switch-Chrome-70-32-001.htmlLooks like another Bargman part that has been discontinued. Better try above link for purchase before they run out. I'll still check where I work tomorrow. We have 4 different locations and I'm sure I should be able to find one somewhere if you can't get one from this link on this post. Better buy one while you still can!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me know if you get one. Be sure to check size and specs. Looks like they made a few different sizes back in the day. Soup |
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Post by soup on Feb 12, 2014 15:37:38 GMT -8
My parts department where I work laughed out loud at me looking for this part.
Better buy one now while you can.
I'm thinking of buying all I can find for $54 each from the link above^ and then putting them on feebay for a cool hundy each.
Just sayin
Get em while they got em!!!
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