IQ Hood Repair

[grandpa]

Hey guys-

I have a 07 600 with some pretty good cracks in the hood ( son did not apply the 2" rule) has anybody out there fixed one of these? I believe I can repair the crack from the inside then just add a skinz package or something similiar but I don't even know where to start to look for repair kits. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Grandpa

 

[jzanc532]

hood repair

I've never heard of a hood repair kit, I have however heard of people plastic welding hoods, side panels, etc. I saw a place on KSL that did it, i'll try to find a link seeing that you're from Utah. I'm also curious what the "2" rule" is?

 

[grandpa]

Thanks for checking- I have heard of them welding them also. The 2" inch rule is any tree 2" or less is okay to take out if there is no other way out- but anything over 2" you better shut her down and either dig out etc, cuz seriuos damage or carnage could occur- and he took out a 4-5" pine tree with his belly pan and hood.
Grandpa

 

[NapaMatt]

3M Makes... Plastic Repair kits!

Kinda th same kit you would fix a Cars Plastic Bumpers!

 

[Tanman]

West Systems epoxy with the low density ferring filler and a splash of the desired paint color will provide a flexible strong patch as long as the broken hood material is ground out like a canyon and cleaned well. And looks pretty clean. Just like any body work, prep is huge. The ferring filler is a powder added to the epoxy to make it more usable and workable without it just running off your project. You can make it more pliable like bondo instead of trying to smear on syrup, and then watch is run away leaving tons of low spots. I have fixed a few hoods with this stuff and they are holding up well. I use West Systems epoxy in stand-up watercraft for re-inforcement and repair. And they hold up to 20' backflips. I have also used panel bonding adhesive from 3M and that works fairly well but still seems to crack and break out pretty easily. Just what I have learned....

 

[grandpa]

thanks for the responses I will check on these

 

[milehighassassin]

I welded my side panel that had a crack in it. I bought the cheap harbor freight plastic welder and it worked great! I didn't need any filler. I tacked it on the inside and out and then went over it dragging the plastic back and fourth. I smoothed it out and then sanded it, and then hit it with some wet dry sand paper, and then took a heat gun to it to blend it. Looks good. I'll try to get pics for you.

 

[justinak907]

Look for "Bumper Repair Kit" at NAPA. It's a two part epoxy that maintains its flexibility. I used it on my last sled and it seemed to hold up great.

 

[Pownar]

If looks aren't a concern, drill 2 holes and use a zip tie as a stitch.

 

[deschutes]

If you use epoxy, get the slowest cure you can find. Typically, the slower they cure the more elastic they are. If you use a 5-10 minute epoxy, it will likely crack.