I'm in the middle of gutting the interior of my 87 GT and while everything is out, I"m looking at my rather sad (read: bowed and warped) radio and shift console surrounds. I've seen a few videos about guys that just goop them back into shape, but I tried that on my last fiero and while it was better, it certainly wasn't great. I was wondering if anyone had a source on a place that repaired these to factory new or if someone out there was making replacements. I'm guessing everyone has come across this issue at some point so i'm hoping that someone much better than I am at crafting has come up with a solution.

No and No.

No factory replacements and gluing has been the only real way to repair them.

Well that's unfortunate. I appreciate the reply. I'll give it another go and hopefully this set comes out better.

quote Originally posted by Color_cast: Well that's unfortunate. I appreciate the reply. I'll give it another go and hopefully this set comes out better.

Almost everyone uses Gorilla Glue and clamps. You just need to put a small strip of wood between the clamp and the vinyl or the clamps will leave permanent marks.

I was looking for a recent thread regarding a repair so I could post it here but I cannot find it.

Edit......JohnWPB did a nice job. See halfway down the page. The final product looks very nice:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/...L/083667-6.html#p222

[This message has been edited by IMSA GT (edited 06-03-2021).]

The difference I have found is in the condition of the foam inside. If it is just torn away with the plastic it will glue well. If it is in poor condition and rotted away then it will be difficult to glue successfully.

The surrounds I fixed on cars that were in decent conditions have better foam. Those exposed to the elements outside over years are difficult to repair.

quote Originally posted by IMSA GT: ... Almost everyone uses Gorilla Glue and clamps. You just need to put a small strip of wood between the clamp and the vinyl or the clamps will leave permanent marks ...

How long does a repair like this last?

quote Originally posted by Notorio: How long does a repair like this last?

From what I understand, is a permanent fix. Although instead of gorilla glue, I had seen the repair done using automotive goop. I'm sure either is fine, but if the gorilla glue expands slightly, that may be the fix to my issue. Goop does not so when I scraped out the offending foam, it left depressions when I glued things back together resulting in a not smooth appearance.

I use Goop but try too keep the repair to the edge. The foam is what keeps the surface flat and if it gets messed yup it will make it uneven.

I will glue mostly on the edge and where wraps under.

Any marks in the plastic come out if you sit it in the sun a short time.

If done correctly it should hold.