Plastic handle dipping sauce

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  1. Bob Wiken

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    I had an idea in the middle of the night. The rubber bumper inserts on my '73 are severely cracked and dried. I thought, "Bahb, I call myself Bahb, why don't you use that plastic stuff you get in can for dipping tool handles for 'that cushony non-slip grip that you so need to keep from busting your knuckles when using oily tools' as a filler and finish on the parts?"

    I've never used the stuff but it seems to me that might work to fill the cracks and smooth the surface. Any comments? Heck, this is a forum. Of course there are comments
     
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    So are you thinking of using it and then painting them? That may work!
     
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    I'm going to try finding black plastic if it's available
    I was just about to do a search. I'll let you know
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    Good idea - - but you don't sleep well, do you? :rofl2:
     
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    not really. heheh
     
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    If you built some forms - you could build new inserts! :D
     
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    lilfarley Chris Comley

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    it is good stuff, I used it on my racthets and plier handles, but it has a smooth finish.
     
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    Wow Bahb...That Idea sounds like it just might work!:yup:
     
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    We'll see if it does work. I just ordered up a 14.5 oz can. with shipping...Total Purchase: $14.14.
    If this stuff works, it could solve a lot of crack and hole issues
     
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    If this stuff works, it could solve a lot of crack and hole issues

    "Crack Ho"?
     
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    I didn't see that coming.
    good catch
     
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