T4 Topaz Sliding Door Step Moulding Cracked

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No idea if this is different on the Topaz.

The Bargee wrote:I think I would have a go at repairing it. I would find a strip of wood or similar that can be clamped into the relevant groove to push the plastic back to shape, then inject black CT1 or OB1 adhesive into all the hollows, clean off the surplus, let it cure and then apply a further layer of adhesive, sculpted and smoothed as necessary, to try and replicate the original contours. It probably wouldn’t be an invisible repair but it is just a step!

Alternatively obtain a piece of aluminium checker plate, cut to a suitable shape and bond it over the plastic.

Edit: on reflection I think I would do the bonding bit just to reinforce what is there, without worrying about the sculpting, then fit alloy chequer, cut to fit over the ribbed area.

pjperry wrote:Had the same issue with our Topaz but a bit worse than that. As a temporary fix I carefully covered over with black gorilla glue cloth tape which has a similar finish and blends well with the plastic. That was over 2 years ago now and it's so hard wearing that I forget it was ever cracked in the first place.

Alternatively 3D printing could be an option if you're that way inclined.