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Old Jun 26, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Fixing gaps in custom double din install.

Ok so i kinda know what im doing i can take pictures if people wanna see, i did a custom double din install in my grand am gt, im looking to fix some large gaps inbetween the deck and the surround, i was gunna use some mdf and glue them to the surround then glass bondo and paint. now my question is what should i use to glue the mdf in like anything? anybody got any suggestions? i need something that dry's fast...

ill try to get pics tmrw...
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 02:28 PM
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CA and 5minute epoxy.
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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sorry but whats CA?
Old Jun 27, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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cyanoacrylate.
crazy glue.
Old Jun 28, 2011 | 06:27 PM
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Crazy glue drys too fast.. I need like 2-3 min drying time Thanks guys
Old Jun 28, 2011 | 09:30 PM
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there is different degrees of CA glue, like rubberized stuff doesnt dry instantly like crazy glue but gives you the option of instant with Activator
Old Jun 29, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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They used it in 'Nam to stop the bleeding!!
Old Jun 29, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Weman
Crazy glue drys too fast.. I need like 2-3 min drying time Thanks guys
Why do you need long drying time?
Old Jun 29, 2011 | 02:43 PM
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Yep, use a slower CA. Usually the thicker it is, the longer it takes to set.

Or use 5 minute epoxy.
Old Sep 20, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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I ended up using hot glue but it worked quite well! Although i have ran into a problem some of my bondo started cracking, now i know i can sand it out and start all over again, but im trying to avoid doing that. now i used as much wood as i could to avoid this, what can i do to repair this, i tried google with no luck because most people dont build up 1/4 inch of bondo, but in this hobbie we do so hopefully someone here can help me out.



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