Bodywork repair
#3
I have used the plastic weld glue. Can't remember brand but was a pink tube. Taped the outside so it wouldn't run out the crack and prided open from backside to pour in crack. Stuff works awesome, even with peices that wore broke all the way off.
Edit: got the glue from advanced autoparts
Edit: got the glue from advanced autoparts
Last edited by Monster F3; 01-24-2012 at 09:21 PM.
#5
I used a two-part epoxy to fix a broken bracket. It is strong as the original. There is one big problem. Trying to hold the piece together for 24 hours as it cures. I had to use three clamps and duct tape to keep it from moving. And it was still a bitch:
I have read that a better way is to use a plastic welder such as this: Plastic Welder - Harbor Freight Tools
Supposedly works quickly and easily after you read the directions and practice.
I have read that a better way is to use a plastic welder such as this: Plastic Welder - Harbor Freight Tools
Supposedly works quickly and easily after you read the directions and practice.
#6
#7
There is a 'how to' somewhere on here where a French member shows how to do it with a soldering iron, I think his name is allain? He looked like he was having too much fun doing it so I would suggest doing it in a well ventillated area, he even showed how to use other bits of material to fill gaps.
#8
#9
I have to try to fix the fairing on a bike I just picked up, I was going to try plastic welding, but I have some PVC glue... would that be strong enough? I have zero faith an any sort if adhesive, so I might just weld it for peace of mind. Does anybody know if the adhesive would melt away if I trued to use it first to hold things in place, then weld it after?
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