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Fixing the cracked plastic outer shell of an Anvil ATA flight case?

Discussion in 'Accessories [BG]' started by mindwell, Mar 3, 2018.

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  1. Mar 3, 2018 #1
    mindwell

    mindwell Supporting Member

    Aug 17, 2006
    Wichita, KS
    Bought an older Anvil ATA case on Ebay and only now discovered extensive, but fine, cracked plastic on one side. I got a partial refund from the seller, and want to see whether there's a go-to shellac/adhesive/coating that can get this guy not only serviceable, but still looking semi-professional.

    Here's some pics.
     

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  2. Mar 3, 2018 #2
    Jim C

    Jim C I believe in the trilogy; Fender, Stingray, + G&L Supporting Member

    Nov 29, 2008
    Bethesda, MD
    Looks like a stress cracks.
    Without replacement of that panel, attempted repairs will likely make it worse.
     
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  3. Mar 12, 2018 #3
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth Inactive

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    It won't look pretty, but you could patch those over with the same fiberglass & epoxy they use for fixing Corvettes & surfboards.
    It's just a fiberglass patch tape that you glue on with epoxy.
    As mentioned, it won't be pretty, but it will save the structure of it from cracking further:

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    Rock & Roll over it with some stickers when it's dry:

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  4. Mar 20, 2018 #4
    Badwater

    Badwater

    Jan 12, 2017
    for that roadworn look
    As Seen on TV® Flex Repair Tape - Black