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STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Sun Jul 10, 2011 11:00 pm
by Rome_BRZ
Hi guys,

Am looking for someone or something that can fix my front lip. I was going to DIY it but I am amateur when it comes to DIY stuff so would prefer to leave it to a professional.

Has anyone around the Sydney area had their lip repaired or know someone who has? I would like a plastic welder recommendation or similar...

Or if anyone wants to lend a hand to help me I'd appreciate it :D

Jerome

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:01 am
by olliej
My lip was scuffed when i kissed the freeway wall. The repairer claimed it is near impossible to fix them to a professional standard and just ordered a new one.

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 9:31 am
by Rome_BRZ
olliej wrote:My lip was scuffed when i kissed the freeway wall. The repairer claimed it is near impossible to fix them to a professional standard and just ordered a new one.


Mine was fixed when I bought it from the dealer, the dealer wouldn't disclose who fixed it unfortunately otherwise I'd just take it there. A few guys from states other than NSW have had their lips successfully repaired so I'm sure there is someone in Sydney who can do it. I hope so anyway!

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 11:13 am
by Laps
Would be interested in an answer for this. Cracked my front lip in Sydney ;[

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 1:56 am
by vedi
Howdy,

I did a very basic home fix when I managed to split my lip properly along the inside curve (ie: where the horizontal bit meets the vertical bit) about 70cm along.

1. Remove it. Push the whole thing back together in a good position using newspaper and bullclips.
2. Used some 'Selly's Super Strength Araldite' from Bunnings ($17). It is very thick and sets clear like glue. I initially gave a decent coat on both sides of the crack, used a plastic spoon to smooth it out.
4. Let it dry for a few days.
4. Recoated the back with Araldite just to be sure (where no one would see).
5. The key bit: Wiped away the visible Araldite on the front using acetone to make it disappear (as it looks shiny and wet when set).

Seems to be very very strong and you can only notice the faint crackline if you get face to face with it. A bit more love and care to the job and I reckon it would be a perfect stealth fix.

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:01 am
by Rome_BRZ
vedi wrote:Howdy,

I did a very basic home fix when I managed to split my lip properly along the inside curve (ie: where the horizontal bit meets the vertical bit) about 70cm along.

1. Remove it. Push the whole thing back together in a good position using newspaper and bullclips.
2. Used some 'Selly's Super Strength Araldite' from Bunnings ($17). It is very thick and sets clear like glue. I initially gave a decent coat on both sides of the crack, used a plastic spoon to smooth it out.
4. Let it dry for a few days.
4. Recoated the back with Araldite just to be sure (where no one would see).
5. The key bit: Wiped away the visible Araldite on the front using acetone to make it disappear (as it looks shiny and wet when set).

Seems to be very very strong and you can only notice the faint crackline if you get face to face with it. A bit more love and care to the job and I reckon it would be a perfect stealth fix.


I'm just not good enough of a DIY to be able to make it look good!

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:38 pm
by youngy69
Hi Jerome,can you send me a pic bourbonbandit@hotmail.com.I will show it to our repairer ans see what he says.I will get back tou tomorrow on the service thing.
Cheers Eddie

Re: STI Front Lip Repairs

PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 7:50 pm
by Rome_BRZ
youngy69 wrote:Hi Jerome,can you send me a pic bourbonbandit@hotmail.com.I will show it to our repairer ans see what he says.I will get back tou tomorrow on the service thing.
Cheers Eddie


You're a champion eddy, have emailed you!