Door arm rest
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hanger
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Door arm rest
There was a thread I read a while back about a guy who rebuilt the plastic backing of the arm rest fabricating sheet metal to the plastic. He did a really nice job and I’m guessing had a lot of hours in it. Thought I’d share my fix. I plugged the screw hole on the outside with a papertowel and with the door side facing up filled the plastic side back up with JB WELD and redrilled the holes for the screws. Have about 20 minutes into the complete fix. If the plastic is broken as mine was just JB weld the piss out of it. That’s all.
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Bryon
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Re: Door arm rest
Thanks! I am going to be doing that soon, and this seems like a great hack!
First FSJ. 1989 GW, AMC360 W/ HEI AND Edelbrock single 4bbl. Was told the engine was rebuilt... starting to question that after the horrible wiring I found.
First FSJ. 1989 GW, AMC360 W/ HEI AND Edelbrock single 4bbl. Was told the engine was rebuilt... starting to question that after the horrible wiring I found.
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SJTD
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Re: Door arm rest
Good Idea.
Bondo would be a lot cheaper considering the amount needed and I thnk would plenty strong for that application.
Could even use the glass fiber filled stuff which would prolly be stronger than the Epoxy.
Bondo would be a lot cheaper considering the amount needed and I thnk would plenty strong for that application.
Could even use the glass fiber filled stuff which would prolly be stronger than the Epoxy.
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'84 GW with Nissan SD33T, early Chev NV4500, 300, narrowed Ford reverse 44, narrowed Ford 60, SOA/reversed shackle in fornt, lowered mount/flipped shackle in rear.
'84 GW with Nissan SD33T, early Chev NV4500, 300, narrowed Ford reverse 44, narrowed Ford 60, SOA/reversed shackle in fornt, lowered mount/flipped shackle in rear.
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tgreese
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Re: Door arm rest
The glass fiber bondo is great to have around generally. Duraglas is good ... there are others. https://www.amazon.com/24035-Duraglass- ... d_cp_263_1
Bondo is polyester resin filled with talc, and is made for easy working and sanding. The talc does not give it much strength. Talc also makes it permeable to water vapor, so you can't use it on steel unless it's sealed completely with a top coat. Duraglas is short glass fibers in polyester putty, and seals steel from moisture. There is also putty with long fibers, like Evercoat Kittyhair https://www.amazon.com/Evercoat-868-Kit ... ref=sr_1_3 - this stuff is used for Q&D rust repair a lot. IMO it's kinda ok for filling rust-outs if you media blast to remove the rust scale first.
Bondo is polyester resin filled with talc, and is made for easy working and sanding. The talc does not give it much strength. Talc also makes it permeable to water vapor, so you can't use it on steel unless it's sealed completely with a top coat. Duraglas is short glass fibers in polyester putty, and seals steel from moisture. There is also putty with long fibers, like Evercoat Kittyhair https://www.amazon.com/Evercoat-868-Kit ... ref=sr_1_3 - this stuff is used for Q&D rust repair a lot. IMO it's kinda ok for filling rust-outs if you media blast to remove the rust scale first.
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Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
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Maine beekeeper's truck: '77 J10 LWB, 258/T15/D20/3.54 bone stock, low options (delete radio), PS/PDB, hubcaps.
Browless and proud: '82 J20 360/T18/NP208/3.73, Destination A/Ts, 7600 GVWR
Copper Polly: '75 CJ-6, 304/T15, PS, BFG KM2s, soft top
GTI without the badges: '95 VW Golf Sport 2000cc 2D
Dual Everything: '15 Chryco Jeep Cherokee KL Trailhawk, ECO Green
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hanger
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Re: Door arm rest
SJTD wrote:Good Idea.
Bondo would be a lot cheaper considering the amount needed and I thnk would plenty strong for that application.
Could even use the glass fiber filled stuff which would prolly be stronger than the Epoxy.
It was about $13.00 worth of JB WELD.
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Rinkle_Stinkle
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Re: Door arm rest
awesome idea! I need to do this to mine. appreciate it!
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AMC 360 with 96K
Edelbrock intake manifold
260H Comp Cam
Edelbrock AVS 4brl carb
Headman headers
2" to thrush muff with 3" tip exhaust
AMC 360 with 96K
Edelbrock intake manifold
260H Comp Cam
Edelbrock AVS 4brl carb
Headman headers
2" to thrush muff with 3" tip exhaust
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candymancan
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Re: Door arm rest
Or just go on ebay and buy a replacement that isnt broken for like 30$ lol.
Ive sold dozens of them. They sell like hot cakes. Sadly i havent found a wagoneer in like a year.. I was ons rool too found like 8 of em in like 2 years was making bank on the parts lol
Ive sold dozens of them. They sell like hot cakes. Sadly i havent found a wagoneer in like a year.. I was ons rool too found like 8 of em in like 2 years was making bank on the parts lol
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L Limited 219k
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I6 laredo 430k
1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 155k
1976 Jeep J10.. 85k(repaired)
1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 I6 laredo 430k
1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer 155k
1976 Jeep J10.. 85k(repaired)
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GrandW
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Re: Door arm rest
Thinking of just putting a little bit on, but from what you're saying sounds like the big tube is necessary.hanger wrote:There was a thread I read a while back about a guy who rebuilt the plastic backing of the arm rest fabricating sheet metal to the plastic. He did a really nice job and I’m guessing had a lot of hours in it. Thought I’d share my fix. I plugged the screw hole on the outside with a papertowel and with the door side facing up filled the plastic side back up with JB WELD and redrilled the holes for the screws. Have about 20 minutes into the complete fix. If the plastic is broken as mine was just JB weld the piss out of it. That’s all.
Any great solutions out there the chromed plastic on the front?
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Hspencer
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Re: Door arm rest
I’ve been wondering the same thing. I did remove the plastic wood grain fairly easily, was think maybe chrome spray paint. I wouldn’t normally use that but for an area like that it shouldn’t see to much abuse it might work.
Also as far as filling he holes... I haven’t tried it but I’ve used an epoxy that comes in regular caulking tubes designed for anchoring bolts into concrete, Home Depot and Lowe’s have it in the concrete/mortar section. They have several types, one is not much more viscous than water used for crack repairs but the one for anchor bolts is fairly thick and set pretty quick.
There is a do it yourself chrome product that’s designed for plastic but it’s pricey and requires spray equipment. I’ll try to find a link.
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Also as far as filling he holes... I haven’t tried it but I’ve used an epoxy that comes in regular caulking tubes designed for anchoring bolts into concrete, Home Depot and Lowe’s have it in the concrete/mortar section. They have several types, one is not much more viscous than water used for crack repairs but the one for anchor bolts is fairly thick and set pretty quick.
There is a do it yourself chrome product that’s designed for plastic but it’s pricey and requires spray equipment. I’ll try to find a link.
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2008 JK
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Hspencer
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Re: Door arm rest
1988 GW
1984 Wagoneer(SJ)
2008 JK
1984 Wagoneer(SJ)
2008 JK
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GrandW
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Re: Door arm rest
Whoa! That is impressive. He just soaks it. Anyone tried this? Thanks for the video, I'll have to research more.
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hanger
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Re: Door arm rest
GrandW wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:13 pmThinking of just putting a little bit on, but from what you're saying sounds like the big tube is necessary.hanger wrote:There was a thread I read a while back about a guy who rebuilt the plastic backing of the arm rest fabricating sheet metal to the plastic. He did a really nice job and I’m guessing had a lot of hours in it. Thought I’d share my fix. I plugged the screw hole on the outside with a papertowel and with the door side facing up filled the plastic side back up with JB WELD and redrilled the holes for the screws. Have about 20 minutes into the complete fix. If the plastic is broken as mine was just JB weld the piss out of it. That’s all.
Any great solutions out there the chromed plastic on the front?
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Yes. I used a big tube and plugged the hole on the other side with a paper towel and filled the plastic side (as shown in your pic) with JBWELD. Fill it all up cause you don’t wanna have to do it twice and it’s inexpensive anyway. Amazon has it for $13.00.