Plastics

[Ausfahrt]

I stupidly tried to remove one of the side covers from my '71 Honda SL350 in freezing weather and of course it broke.

I have applied JB plastic weld to the back side of the panel so it is now structurally sound but I still need to address and fill the gap on the front side where it cracked so that I can paint it to make it presentable.

It's a fifty year old bike and it doesn't have to be perfect. I generally suck at anything related to paint & body work so I'm looking for suggestions on what to use and maybe a few pointers to get me headed in then right direction on this repair. Here are a few pictures....

 

[woods]

I'd almost wonder if one of them 3D printer jobbers could do it.

 

[Alan F.]

Send off an email to https://www.fb-stuff.com/fb-stuff-store.html

He makes some really great injection molded Vinyl side covers and might be interested in adding to his catalog...

 

[FLrider]

Some Locktite two part epoxy will fill those cracks nicely. YMMV

 

[Alan F.]

And replace your old, hard, dry grommets when reinstalling.

 

[matty]

Why not try and get some fine GRP mesh and resin and reinforce the back of the panel over your JB weld repair to add overall strength , build up a few layers and resin it in. This wont add any significant thickness to effect fitting and just fill any surface cracks with plastic padding type elastic and repaint.

 

[oldschool]

And replace your old, hard, dry grommets when reinstalling.

And lube them lightly with some lithium grease

 

[oldschool]

My late father used to plastic weld them, then refinish. Today there's RetroCB - https://retrocb.com/honda-350s-and-under.html

 

[Ausfahrt]

Thanks guys. Several options to explore here.

 

[Dancingweasel]

I've seen people on YouTube use instant glue mixed with some inert filler on the kind of things.

 

[Flamingout55]

The resin on the back side like suggested and Bondo on the front.