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Unread 03-04-2005, 01:54 AM   #1
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I was thinking, with plastic is it feasible to repair cracks or chips in old grips? I was thinking of Walther PPK or P.38 grips.
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Unread 03-04-2005, 08:43 AM   #2
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Dan,

Yes, depending on the type and extent of the damage. There are several methods of repairing plastic grips, but the repair will always be visible to some degree.
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Unread 03-04-2005, 03:31 PM   #3
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Something like this. Perfect pistol except for this chip.
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Or just use photo repair
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There must be some kind of resin repair kit that will fix that.
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I have repaired damaged grips with Brownells Steel Bed compound. Mix up a small amount glop it on and let it stiffen. Shape as desired then sand to fit. It bonds well and after it cures you can paint the area.
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