C5 Corvette Body Repair - All Cracked Up, Part 2

Grind and shape the tab to... read full caption Grind and shape the tab to the desired dimensions with a Roloc sanding disc on a pistol-grip grinder. If you look closely, you'll see that the permanent-marker lines have been transferred to the repair material, giving you an outline of the tab.	Remember: When using any two-part... read full caption Remember: When using any two-part material, hold the dispenser vertically and remove all of the air from the tube. Apply a generous amount of product to the plastic sheet, staying within the permanent marker lines.	Immediately press the adhesive... read full caption Immediately press the adhesive and sheet into the repair area, folding the sheet over and forming the general shape of the tab to be rebuilt. Force the repair material through the holes that were drilled earlier.
Hold the plastic sheet in... read full caption Hold the plastic sheet in place for about 20 seconds to allow the product to set up. The product will be ready for shaping in approximately five minutes.	Carefully remove the contouring... read full caption Carefully remove the contouring sheet from the material.	Use a drill or die grinder... read full caption Use a drill or die grinder to recreate the mounting hole for the tab.
Do not apply any polyester-based... read full caption Do not apply any polyester-based body fillers or putties to Duramix. If a cosmetic finish is desired, apply another coat of Duramix Super Fast Plastic Repair Adhesive.	As you can see, the repaired... read full caption As you can see, the repaired tab looks like new. With a little paint, no one will ever know it was broken.

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C5 Corvette Body Repair - All Cracked Up, Part 2

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