MaritimeMan Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 (edited) In my quest to install even more wires in my Pathy, I had to remove the rear interior panels. In doing so, I busted a couple of tabs off of the platic peices that hold them in place. Has any one found a good solid adhesive that will actualy work on this type of plastic? I have tried super glue: nope, Plastic weld: nope, Two part epoxy: nope. All seem like they would work, yet as soon as they are cured, they become brittle, and the tabs just snap right off again with barely any force and it doesn't bond to the plastic. Is there anything out there that will literaly remelt the plastic to itself again? I am gonna try model glue next, as I have heard that might work, but any other suggestions would be great. Thanks. M.M. Edited January 29, 2006 by MaritimeMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Good silicone like goop would be perfect, I think they itAutomotive Goop or something like that. Just smear it all over and then hold up something against the trim so it dries out for good 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Yeah silicone will work, but if you use to much it will make it a PITA getting it apart later... also a lot of clean up later on... but again, it will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hmmm that sounds woth checkin into. I think I'm gonna try the model glue idea, and if that doesn't work, next fiberglass resin. I have some of the slow kick hardener, which I used to repair my fairings on my motorcycle. If that doesn't work, nothing will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 jb weld? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeMan Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 With all the other stuff I have tried already, I doubt that would work, as great as that stuff is. They must use some hard plastic to make those panels cause it won't bond to anything. I'll get back to ya and let ya'll know how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Kinda expensinve, but look into a plastic welding kit. Basically its like a monster soldering iron on crack, with sticks of plastic replacing rods. It actually heats and melts the plastic. We used them when I worked in a crotch rocket shop in high school to repair panels and fairings after an ooops. You should be able to pick up a kit for like $50, less at somewhere like Harbor Freight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Kinda expensinve, but look into a plastic welding kit. Basically its like a monster soldering iron on crack, with sticks of plastic replacing rods. It actually heats and melts the plastic. We used them when I worked in a crotch rocket shop in high school to repair panels and fairings after an ooops. You should be able to pick up a kit for like $50, less at somewhere like Harbor Freight. Here you go MM, I was actually on HarborFreight.com when I read Mr. P's post lol PLASTIC WELDING KIT On sale now for $35.99 PLASTIC WELDING RODS, 50 PC. $4.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmorgan4 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Whats the gauge on that thing used for? :idea: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 (edited) Did not notice, but it would seem to be gas powered. Don't know though, as I have never used one Edited January 30, 2006 by RedPath88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 prolly just for compressed air to force it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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