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That's a pretty good reason, lol
 

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I have cracked or broken plastic parts being a little to harsh before. Recently I was working on my seat and when I took the front bolt cover off I broke the bottom plastic pocket the metal clip goes into.

Anyway, this UV light hardening goop really does a good job on repairs. If it is in an area you do not see it works great. It has to get the light to work so it goes on top not in the joint like glue. I used the Bondic product on Amazon. I would think there are others too. Worked great here and for other repairs.


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I have cracked or broken plastic parts being a little to harsh before. Recently I was working on my seat and when I took the front bolt cover off I broke the bottom plastic pocket the metal clip goes into.

Anyway, this UV light hardening goop really does a good job on repairs. If it is in an area you do not see it works great. It has to get the light to work so it goes on top not in the joint like glue. I used the Bondic product on Amazon. I would think there are others too. Worked great here and for other repairs.


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I put my neighbor's mirror back on his car using this because the plastic parts that the bolts screw into broke when he hit his garbage can. It's still on there 6 months later.
 

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I have cracked or broken plastic parts being a little to harsh before. Recently I was working on my seat and when I took the front bolt cover off I broke the bottom plastic pocket the metal clip goes into.

Anyway, this UV light hardening goop really does a good job on repairs. If it is in an area you do not see it works great. It has to get the light to work so it goes on top not in the joint like glue. I used the Bondic product on Amazon. I would think there are others too. Worked great here and for other repairs.


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That’s pretty cool. It’s about time they came out with a better solution than having to buy all the different plastic welding rods. Although admittedly, I haven’t messed with plastic welding for a number of years.
 

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That’s pretty cool. It’s about time they came out with a better solution than having to buy all the different plastic welding rods. Although admittedly, I haven’t messed with plastic welding for a number of years.
It is far from perfect but for the backside of a trim piece that you never see it does great. I built up a few layers and was good.
 

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It is far from perfect but for the backside of a trim piece that you never see it does great. I built up a few layers and was good.
I've used Bondic a few times and it's always been god aweful with 0 holding power.
I even tried my own UV light one time.
Always plastic to plastic.

Interesting that someone else was able to get it to work, how much did you put on before you tried to cure it?
I still have majority of a tube downstairs.
 

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I've used Bondic a few times and it's always been god aweful with 0 holding power.
I even tried my own UV light one time.
Always plastic to plastic.

Interesting that someone else was able to get it to work, how much did you put on before you tried to cure it?
I still have majority of a tube downstairs.
Just a thin layer. Not really sure how thick. One thing I used it on was odd shaped and kind of in a corner so I an sure it was thick there. Another part was flat. I just clamped the part where I needed it and layered it on letting the light do its thing until cured. I am sure I held the light on longer than the instructions said though. Also, the Bondic bridges the break rather than holding the pieces together like glue.

Seemed to work for the couple trim pieces I used it on.
 

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I never did find a replacement. Did 3D printing turn out to be an option?


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I didn't look assuming you'd be able to find a replacement. Getting a new windshield today, but I'll see if I can pull the door panel this weekend. I'm thinking it may be an entire assembly, but I could possibly just print the piece you broke and you can epoxy/JB Weld it.
 

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Promise I haven't forgotten this. With it being 95-105 deg here every day I've been reluctant to get out there and pull the door panel off. I will try to find some time this weekend to take a look.
 

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Promise I haven't forgotten this. With it being 95-105 deg here every day I've been reluctant to get out there and pull the door panel off. I will try to find some time this weekend to take a look.

1) I’m not in a hurry at all.
2) I’m grateful you even offered.


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Could you just use a good zip tie? maybe one with the metal tooth to bite stronger.

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So yeah like your original picture shows, the whole piece is an assembly. My Rebel conveniently has it colored red so you can see the whole thing. I'm not sure if just taking those torx screws out pops it out as I didn't try it, but the part you broke is in the second picture. Do you know how much you broke off or have a picture of it? Printing the whole piece not only wouldn't match your trim, but it would be a little too much of a feat for my CAD ability and printer without a 3D scanner. I could possibly print the little clamp and you could glue it though.
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The zip tie might work depending on where it broke and if you could cut/melt a hole for the tie to go through.
 

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By the way, pulling the panel off really makes me want to completely strip my stereo and put in quality speakers... Can't believe companies can legally get away with calling these "Harmon Kardon" with the sh!t that's in there.
 

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They also make cable ties with blocks, you can put on the screw.

HellermannTyton CTAM1 Cable Tie Anchor Mount | Waytek
Amazon.com: Electriduct 4 Nylon Mounting Cable Ties Plastic Mount Head Screw  Zip Ties - 18 lbs - 100 Pack - Black : Electronics
Screw Down Cable Clip with Cable Tie Slot - 3 Sizes by sneaks - Thingiverse


That would probably work to hold it well enough.
 

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Keep us updated. I have a few ideas on what I could make depending on where you broke it. I could make something that slips over or clips onto those edges that you could then glue/heat weld on.
 

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