[davioh2001]

I have some small damage in my grille that seems like it could be fixed with a filler. Anyone in here have experience with body work and a product suggestion or YouTube video suggestion?

 

[NortonCommando]

Black Duct Tape.
You judge repair/paint work in Feet.
How close would you have to get see the details of this 'repair'?

 

[davioh2001]

Trying to make it look more presentable for the Buy back process , I don't think they would say duct tape is acceptable I'm wondering about some kind of RTV sealer or epoxy

 

[jefro]

I used windshield stuff. The guy who replaced my i3 windshield stepped on some plastic there. Asked if he would try it. Worked perfectly. My wife's old 2006 plastic needed repair so I bought a tube and again worked like a champ. Of course clean first.

You can admit to use you ran into a post.

 

[davioh2001]

Permatex 81158 Black RTV Silicone Sealant. 3 oz.

Buy Permatex 81158 Black RTV Silicone Sealant. 3 oz. at Amazon. Customer reviews and photos may be available to help you make the right purchase decision!

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looks like something like this will be what I will try

 

[jefro]

Rtv won't stick.
Get windshield adhesive

 

[davioh2001]

Amazon.com: Loctite 37460 Black RTV Silicone Adhesive/Sealant Tube - 80 ml : Everything Else

Amazon.com: Loctite 37460 Black RTV Silicone Adhesive/Sealant Tube - 80 ml : Everything Else

www.amazon.com

This is a different brand, says it works on glass and plastic, but yet it's still listed as RTV, what am I missing?

 

[skypants]

Have you priced out replacement plastic parts?

 

[GJETSON]

Have you priced out replacement plastic parts?

The price of the part is the least of it. The entire frontend needs to come off to install it from the backside. Brilliant design.

2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV Front Lower Grille 42497950 | GM Parts Center

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Had ours painted white, two weeks after getting the car. The biggest part was getting it out to paint.

 

[BoltyMcBoltFace]

If you're trying to glue the pieces back together, then RTV should work. If you're trying to fill a hole left by a missing piece, I'd think you'd have a hard time getting the shape/texture right. Epoxy would probably work better. Or a plastic body filler. Either way you'll have some work to do to get it smoothed out and matching the existing contours. Good luck!

 

[skypants]

Gotcha,

Just like installing a hitch dumbest design ever