How to restore a 1967 A body console

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Ty Winings

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How can i restore my 1967 A body console, it has one piece broke off that i have, how do i reattach it, also has several other places with broke off plastic on the bottom, but don't have them, how can i replace them, and can i somehow rejuvenate the old plastic so its not as brittle, want to get this restored for my 1970 duster, but want to do it myself.
 
I've repaired breaks, filled chips, etc.. with 2 part epoxy. I use Devcon Home 5 minute most of the time. Fence areas with duct tape, fill, peel away the tape, sand to size/shape. Cover with gel type super glue and pounce in it to get the desired texture with scotchbrite pad, whatever, allow to cure, maybe a tad more sanding, then paint.
But rejuvenate old plastic? I don't think we can. If we go to so much effort to make it look good again, we'll likely take care of it.
 
Even brand new its about a worthless piece in my opinion. No arm rest, no cup holder(s), stuff inside the storage rattles. Like they say, it is what it is. Good luck with it.
 
To "redo" black, I used liquid black shoe polish and worked good. Dont leave it on long. I can post pics later. I redid the lid and top plate as well.
 
I refurbished mine with SEM products. Available at a good auto paint supply store. I think it's detailed somewhere on my build thread.
The brightwork just polishes out. I installed my GV overdrive control in the compartment, wish it had a cup holder though.
 
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