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Glove box, what glue?
I need to separate the back from the lower glove box to (hopefully) repair the broken handle. As superglue and Araldite etc don't stick certain types of plastic, what would be the best to use? Sticks Like Sh$t or the Gorilla equivalent? I need it to work but possibly not so much in case it needs to come apart again.
It's been broken about five years so probably about time I got around to fixing it.
17th Jul 2019 6:26 am
Suki101
Member Since: 18 May 2018
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Hello Nick; I had the same thing happen to me and I used a little piece of Carbon Fiber to reinforce the repair (I know not everyone has this at their disposal but I used Tamiya Mini 4WD carbon reinforcing plates; they're available online for $10-$12 US) and CA glue for RC Car tires, specifically Proline, because it's formulated for plastics and rubber. So far it has held for the past 6 months. I made sure to clean everything with Denatured Alcohol, scuffed the pieces with 400 grit sandpaper, and when glued let it sit for 48 hours. Good luck!
18th Jul 2019 7:42 pm
NickJ
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Thanks, I have no idea what I'm going to find broken so it will be working it out once it's open.
Sorry, my post wasn't very clear, it's what glue to use to stick the front and back of the glove box back together once the repair gas been done that I was after. That's why I was thinking some sort big adhesive bin a tube that could be spread along a thin line, provided it would glue the plastics. I'm aware that certain types of plastids are notoriously difficult to stick together
19th Jul 2019 6:34 am
Farmer Chalk
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Beware using gorilla glue...although it sticks well it expands considerably as it’s curing and will burst out of every orifice covering everything with a horrible grungy sticky mess...
there are epoxy-resins designed for plastic repairs ... for example :
I have some but not used it yet ... it's destined to repair the drawer front in the fridge when I get round to it.
probably wouldn't suit your plan to be able to separate the two parts at a later date though.
19th Jul 2019 12:09 pm
NickJ
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Farmer Chalk wrote:
Beware using gorilla glue...although it sticks well it expands considerably as it’s curing and will burst out of every orifice covering everything with a horrible grungy sticky mess...
That's my understanding of Gorilla Glue for wood, but isn't Gorilla used more as a trade name also for a range of adhesives, like their own version of Sticks Like Sh&t?
19th Jul 2019 12:40 pm
rover76
Member Since: 08 Jul 2019
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Hi,
What about bathroom silicone, sticks well and can be separated in future. Cheap enough to make a test.
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19th Jul 2019 3:13 pm
mek
Member Since: 18 Mar 2015
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Seeing as glue is one of my favorite things.... sikafkex221 adhesive sealer would be my go-to. Sets very firm but allows a tiny amount of flex. And it’s an export of Switzerland! Always to be found cheap on eBay but watch out for short expiry dates
19th Jul 2019 4:41 pm
NickJ
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Sikaflex 221, now there's an idea. As a caravanner I've used this to stick solar panels to the roof. Will have an unopened and unused tube in the garage, probably out of date though. Much of a problem if out of date?
19th Jul 2019 5:26 pm
gstuart
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Hi
Would a hot glue gun be suitable to stick them back together
19th Jul 2019 5:35 pm
NickJ
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1. hot glue gun, another good idea
2. Sikaflex 221 in the garage, is out of date by four years and three months...
19th Jul 2019 5:55 pm
gstuart
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Hi
Also wondered if u could use a matchstick to apply the glue from a hot glue gun
Always the way when things go out of date
19th Jul 2019 6:05 pm
Longjohn_85
Member Since: 11 May 2019
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I would go with Sikaflex, great stuff and will stick to anything. be careful putting it on tho as once its on your hands it gets everywhere.
19th Jul 2019 8:54 pm
Farmer Chalk
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NickJ wrote:
Farmer Chalk wrote:
Beware using gorilla glue...although it sticks well it expands considerably as it’s curing and will burst out of every orifice covering everything with a horrible grungy sticky mess...
That's my understanding of Gorilla Glue for wood, but isn't Gorilla used more as a trade name also for a range of adhesives, like their own version of Sticks Like Sh&t?
I used a number of different types and they all seem to work by absorbing moisture from the atmosphere to cure... I”be ruined a number of things with it as it’s almost as bad as expanding foam!
What type of plastic is it? There is usually a stamp somewhere that will tell you.
I received a set of D4 rear lights that got damaged in transit that were marked as ABS, i used plumbers ABS solvent weld to join the bits back together & was really pleased with the results.
Might be a consideration?
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