Whaletail "seam-split" issue? (ShineAutoProject version)

[Satan]

Anyone else having the seam-split issue? Mine is separating at that horizontal seam (above driver's side taillight, maybe about 5-6 inches long) and I would like to know if anyone else has successfully fixed it? Maybe some type of epoxy? Write-up?

I emailed ShineAutoProject, but haven't heard back.

Would just like to fix it, or keep it from getting any larger.



Thanks,
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[Clint]

I had a bomex do the same thing, had to take it to the body shop to be repaired.

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[Satan]

I have a few things available, so want to try to fix myself. I have left-over Fibrefill from when I filled in the front nosepiece, and have another couple of epoxies that say they are good for "plastics."

 

[te72]

You might try talking to Rodel on here, he seems to be the best contact for Shine.

 

[sous]

mine do the same on the shipping but all the back of the whaletail ,i'll try with some resine and fiberglass

 

[joel903]

My shine whale tail was cracked like that when it first arrived to me from shine. I have yet to install it or repair it though.

 

[Satan]

...I am thinking fiberglass/resin. PMed Rodel today to see if maybe Shine can recommended a "best way."

 

[rodel]

I'm sorry that you guys are having issues with your whale tails. These splits are normally caused by the handling during the shipment process. When a damaged part is received, a customer should contact Shine asap after receiving the part so Shine could file a claim with the shipper. Shine is pretty good with resolving issues for customers.



According to Shine, the solution to fixing the split is to drill a hole on the whale tail and pour resin in.

 

[Satan]

Thanks, sounds easy enuff. Got mine way-too-far-long ago to worry Shine about it. I'll get this knocked out along with my other Winter projects. Much appreciated!

 

[rtrdpenguin]

Mine was cracked like that when I got it too.

 

[Satan]

Just gettin' around to getting this done... Anyone else already fixed their split? Pics, tips?

 

[Canuckrz]

Mine was also cracked same spot. I drilled a hole at either end of the crack to stop it from spreading, then I resined it and fill puttied the imperfections.