I work on models a lot in my spare time,and have a lot of sheet plastic in different gauges (thickness).I was thinking about trying to restore a set of the door handle cups.The one thing that stands to be figured out is the "grain" in the plastic cup.I have an idea,and I'll post a before and after pic of the work......with help from a fellow member (Oh Fiiiiiila).LOL.
I know those dash repair kits have some different grain "molds" to press into the wet glue, might be a possibility
That's a good idea.I'm on it.If it works,I'll be repairing them for everyone for a nominal fee.
maybe a broken peice? used to replicate the grain?
It has to be flexible,like a vinyl material.I have that covered.It's a matter of making sure that I use a good adhesive that is strong and can stand up to some high and low temps,which,I think I also have figured out.Stay tuned for some shots in a couple of days (Friday).I have 4 of the cups now,two tan and two grey.All of them have breaks.I'll repair the grey ones,and we'll see how it goes.My new ones will stay in a safe place if these repairs work as planned.I have a line on a couple more of the cups,which,if I can them,will also disappear into hiding like a mobster in the witness protection program.