Need your thoughts on plastic repair

[pilot]

I've got a few minor cracks (at body panel screw mount points) on my ride. I'd like to use something that fuses as well as builds up strength. I want to only apply it on the inside-so as not to see the repair.

Your thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks.

[Fly boy]

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/146_0204_body/

[Nick_Ninja]

Go talk to Val Augustino at Sun Motorcycles on north Washington. Val knows.

[pilot]

thank you

[Devaclis]

I have seen people use JBWeld and have great results. Just have to prep the plastic well :)

[Nick_Ninja]

You can do it yourself too; the right way. It isn't that difficult.

http://www.malcomheatguns.com/product.php?id=17

[Sortarican]

Weld-On #4707 ABS Glue.
http://www.ellsworth.com/display/productdetail.html?productid=806&Tab=Products

I need to get some too.
I found it online cheap but want to check if it's available locally at plastic supply or maybe RC hobbie shop.

[pilot]

Weld-On #4707 ABS Glue.
http://www.ellsworth.com/display/productdetail.html?productid=806&Tab=Products

I need to get some too.
I found it online cheap but want to check if it's available locally at plastic supply or maybe RC hobbie shop.There's that place over at Holly and County Line. I'm only going to need a bit. Halvsies?

[Sortarican]

There's that place over at Holly and County Line. I'm only going to need a bit. Halvsies?

Are you planning on getting a gallon?

[pilot]

This works and for under four bucks. Fast, easy... fixed. Comes in a little 1oz bottle. I think I ended up using about 5-7 drops. It binds in 10 seconds and fuses the parts together with the strength of the original.

Thanks to all for their suggestions. And yes Jeff, if 'n you want to borrow some, I'll split the cost. Unless of course you've so much broken plastic that you need a gallon:shocked:, ha.

http://www2.gpmd.com/image/t/tnxr1000.jpg

[Devaclis]

Jeff needs TWO gallons

[Sortarican]

Why I otta!!!!!!!

Don't need a gallon but need more than a couple drops unfortuneltly.
I'll buy what you have left or just get a bottle myself.

Where'd you find it for sale?

[pilot]

The remote control hobby shop at Holly and County Line, on the s/w corner.

[jimwallace]

you guys should consider getting a plastic welder theyre not that much and they really do work better... i do interior repair on cars for dealerships and i have about a dozen different ways to fix plastic but honestly the best way is .....you guessed it a plastic welder and if your a little practiced you can do it on the inside without damaging the paint much at all. that is depending on the size of the crack... i do have a plastic welder if you guys need use of it but i live in canon city.

[pilot]

you guys should consider getting a plastic welder theyre not that much and they really do work better... i do interior repair on cars for dealerships and i have about a dozen different ways to fix plastic but honestly the best way is .....you guessed it a plastic welder and if your a little practiced you can do it on the inside without damaging the paint much at all. that is depending on the size of the crack... i do have a plastic welder if you guys need use of it but i live in canon city.That is a darn fine offer. How does a plastic welder work? I've used mix-gas and plasma, but I don't think that it would be the same. A dissertation if you please.

[bluedogok]

I have been thinking about getting a plastic welder (http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41592) from Harbor Freight on sale for $39.99 right now, it does require a compressor. It will do ABS, so it will work for the Sprint bodywork, which I have plenty of broken pieces around to practice on.

Northern Tool has an airless plastic welder (http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_384313_384313) for $199.99.

[jimwallace]

i have one of the air plastic welders but i also have access to a airless plastic welder. i know the airless works well i am unsure however about the air plastic welder as i just bought it and have not used it yet.

[jimwallace]

the air incorporated plastic welder is #$%^ #$%^ #$%^,....... just thought you would like to know. i guarantee i will stick with the airless from now on.