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Title: Glueing ABS
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 February 2008, 15:35:40

What is a good glue for repairing ABS?

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Varche on 07 February 2008, 15:49:35

Which part? What is it made of?

My experience of glue is that it only seems to work on anything it is NOT supposed to work on! ;D

varche

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Dazzler on 07 February 2008, 15:54:50

Why would you want to glue your brakes then?? :-/ ;D

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: maria on 07 February 2008, 16:01:14

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Why would you want to glue your brakes then?? :-/ ;D

Good question dazzler lol thats what i was thinking ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Golfbuddy on 07 February 2008, 16:12:39

Martin

I have spoken to an adhesives expert that I know. His first question was, 'what do you want to stick to what? And, where do you want to stick it?'

His recommendation for ABS is Airfix or Humbrol type model glues which, he says, are ABS granules in an acetone suspension.

If the repair is for an external application, in other words where there is a risk of it being exposed to moisture, then he recommends something like 'No More Nails' which I found surprising but he assures me will work well with ABS.

He did reiterate that you must be sure that the material is ABS.

Hope this helps.  :y

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 February 2008, 16:16:49

Thanks

I had remembered I have some noxious modelling glue which I think can handle ABS.

Anyway

0815463 >ABS< 32676

091144530as well

It is a cracked mirror cover

NMN sounds good for reinforcing. I hope it will stick it to the frame as well

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 07 February 2008, 16:17:35

I use this stuff.....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Plastic-weld-welding-glue-ABS-Perspex-model-boat-kit_W0QQitemZ360018363769QQihZ023QQcategoryZ2564QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

It solvent welds the joint.

Make sure it is ABS and not some glass loaded plastic.........

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: shyboy on 07 February 2008, 20:34:05

How can you identify different types?

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: mantahatch on 07 February 2008, 21:40:36

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Thanks

I had remembered I have some noxious modelling glue which I think can handle ABS.

Anyway

0815463 >ABS< 32676

091144530as well

It is a cracked mirror cover

NMN sounds good for reinforcing. I hope it will stick it to the frame as well

Hi
I repaired a cracked mirror cover by using a thin coat of fibre glass resin on the inside, it was a bit messy but rubbed it down and sprayed up it looks brand new.

Hope this helps

Mike

P.S. when the resin hardened it appeared to be adhered extremly well.

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Markjay on 07 February 2008, 21:50:28

I use Epoxy resin, the type that comes in twin clear tubes. It hardens but retains some flexibility. However it is only useful in places where there's a 'hidden' side to the part, so that you can put the resin liberally.

Title: Re: Glueing ABS
Post by: Martin_1962 on 07 February 2008, 23:15:50

Found some rather good model solvent glue, drilled holes and stitched it together as well, covered with bumper repair stuff, now finishing off with a thin layer of Plastic Padding, will prime tomorrow