The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: BooG on May 20, 2009, 03:17:44 AM

Title: Console.
Post by: BooG on May 20, 2009, 03:17:44 AM

Can this be stuck back together again with some kind of adhesive/epoxy?

Title: Re: Console.
Post by: Semper Gumby on May 20, 2009, 08:28:55 AM

Very typical...mine has a spot of JB Weld on top of the staples that hold mine together.....     Most people these days call this "patina".   ;)

Title: Re: Console.
Post by: 79r65 on May 20, 2009, 11:42:47 AM

Rubber cement, maybe JB Weld, gorilla glue and then maybe on the inside put down fiberglass patch.  My understanding is that the console is a rubber compound so the adhesive product considered should take that into account.  Something flexible probably would be best.  Maybe a hot glue gun treatment.  But a physical bond in addition should be considered - maybe stitching - the plastic tie in use is working?

Title: Re: Console.
Post by: Justin B. on May 20, 2009, 02:10:00 PM

There are urethane products (usually black in color) engineered for body shops to do repairs on rubber/urethane bumpers.  It's possible that sticky, nasty crap might work on the dash as well.  

I'm moving this to the technical section...

Title: Console.
Post by: Justin B. on May 20, 2009, 02:10:31 PM

[movedhere] Chit-Chat [move by] Justin B..

Title: Re: Console.
Post by: larstorders on May 20, 2009, 04:53:18 PM

This topic has been well covered recently. You could do a search or go back ten pages to the 'Any ideas how to fix cracked handlebar dashboard?' thread. Here you will find the solution, with pics, to your problem. Good luck. Cos I suspect that replacements are running out fast.