Repairing plastic, need suggestions ASAP!! - Page 2

Crazzy_Al · 07-26-2007, 11:32 AM

Hmmm, an electrician customer of mine recommended this... http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=41592

SVT32VDOHC · 07-26-2007, 11:46 AM

I use a two part epoxy for gluing headlights, tail lights, header panels and other parts at work. You can buy it anywhere, but pay attention to the PSI. Get the one that is at least 3500psi.

You can also use fiberglass and resin. That is two part. It takes a while to set, but it is as hard as a ROCK and you can use it on plastic, it doesn't have to be fiberglass. Once this stuff goes on, it does not come off...

357windsor · 07-26-2007, 11:49 AM

Have you tried jb weld?

Crazzy_Al · 07-26-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SVT32VDOHC

I use a two part epoxy for gluing headlights, tail lights, header panels and other parts at work. You can buy it anywhere, but pay attention to the PSI. Get the one that is at least 3500psi.

You can also use fiberglass and resin. That is two part. It takes a while to set, but it is as hard as a ROCK and you can use it on plastic, it doesn't have to be fiberglass. Once this stuff goes on, it does not come off...

Nothing is sticking to this plastic surface no matter how much I sand it.

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Originally Posted by 357windsor

Have you tried jb weld?

Of course. That shit fixes anything...right? WRONG!

SVT32VDOHC · 07-26-2007, 12:18 PM

BURN IT!!!! J/K

**BigWheelinBubba** · 07-26-2007, 01:00 PM

They have JB Weld just for plastic and it works. If all else fails theres always duct tape

Crazzy_Al · 07-26-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BigWheelinBubba

They have JB Weld just for plastic and it works. If all else fails theres always duct tape

That's the one I tried. It didn't work.

**orangejuiced86** · 07-26-2007, 01:55 PM

If you are going to use JB weld or anyhitng like that you have to get on the inside of the crack. That plastic welder might actually work. Worth a shot anyways.

Crazzy_Al · 07-26-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by orangejuiced86

If you are going to use JB weld or anyhitng like that you have to get on the inside of the crack. That plastic welder might actually work. Worth a shot anyways.

For $40.00 plus the plastic welding rods, why not? I've already spent more than that on all these fucking glues and epoxies, etc.

blue83z · 07-26-2007, 02:01 PM

The guys at the paint shop next to Diamonds have a "plastic welder"for fixing bumpers and things.This is the only hope I see in getting it fixed,since I have a degree in plastics I know a little about this.You need to find out what type of material it is.If its a Thermo-set,youre screwed.Should be embossed on filter somwhere.They have little strips of material just like welding rod.

Crazzy_Al · 07-26-2007, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by blue83z

The guys at the paint shop next to Diamonds have a "plastic welder"for fixing bumpers and things.This is the only hope I see in getting it fixed,since I have a degree in plastics I know a little about this.You need to find out what type of material it is.If its a Thermo-set,youre screwed.Should be embossed on filter somwhere.They have little strips of material just like welding rod.

What items are usually "Thermo-Set?"

blue83z · 07-26-2007, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al

What items are usually "Thermo-Set?"

Not sure outside of the automotive industry,but on cars its the headlight lens,and housings and a few more parts.I can look it up at work tonight.Maybe take it up to Kevin and justin at UrbanAsyllum by Diamonds and let them try to weld it.

Crazzy_Al · 07-26-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by blue83z

Not sure outside of the automotive industry,but on cars its the headlight lens,and housings and a few more parts.I can look it up at work tonight.Maybe take it up to Kevin and justin at UrbanAsyllum by Diamonds and let them try to weld it.

I will just try it myself. Taking the tank apart, then emptying 200lbs of sand, then taking apart the filter system inside, then transporting the tank to Diamond, all to be told it won't work, or it's going to cost me more than buying the tools myself, and then putting everything back together, is not something I feel like doing tonight. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

**BigWheelinBubba** · 07-26-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazzy_Al

I will just try it myself. Taking the tank apart, then emptying 200lbs of sand, then taking apart the filter system inside, then transporting the tank to Diamond, all to be told it won't work, or it's going to cost me more than buying the tools myself, and then putting everything back together, is not something I feel like doing tonight. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

The guys at Urban Asylum are cool, they probably wouldn't charge you much if anything.

speedy · 07-26-2007, 05:26 PM

Al call Brad over at In side out pool and Spa (15 mile rd. and Van Dyke) tell him you know his neighbor Mike. He'll hook you up