GMC Sierra Dually Bedside Panel Repair

Today we just finished a repair on a GMC Sierra dually bedside panel. The 2001-2006 bedside panel runs about $1,300 - $1,700. This panel is made out of thermoset polyurethane, and came in with several long tears on it. Polyurethane is a thermoset plastic, and is NOT meltable, but it can be repaired with the airless plastic welder and thermoplastic polyurethane welding rod. This will not provide a fusion weld; the urethane welding rod is used more like a hot melt glue.

To do this repair, we used an airless plastic welder, R01 polyurethane welding rod, 2000-T Flex Filler epoxy, and 3043 All Seasons Black Jack waterborne primer surfacer. Using this method, we were able to make a solid repair and prime the repair areas for paint. We have posted some photos of the repair below.

Before/After Comparison

Front View - Before Repair

Front View - After Welding

Front View - After Priming

Hole in Panel - Before Repair

Hole in Panel - After Welding

Hole in Panel - After Priming

Middle Tear - Before Repair

Middle Tear - After Priming

Corner Tears - Before Repair (back view)

Corner Tears - After Welding (back view)

Damage - Details

Hole in Panel - Before Repair

Corner Tear - Before Welding

Repair - Details

Hole and Corner Tears - After Welding (back view)

Hole and Corner Tears - After Priming

Click here to watch our videos on thermoset polyurethane repair.