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!!HOW TO FIX CRACKED PLASTICS!!

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Old 02-28-2008, 04:49 PM
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I have read all sorts of ways to fix cracked plastics. what are YOUR top 3 fixes?!!?
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 04:58 PM
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buy new plastic if you want itto look good ,
 
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Old 02-28-2008, 06:19 PM
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This is how the pros do it.

Plastic Welding

And cheaper than buying new!
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 12:57 AM
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Ride responsibly, watch where you're going, and you won't bust 'em.
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 01:53 AM
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wow,,some harsh responses,,but you asked for the top 3,,,not that some of these are very productive to your question,,, I have used 3M products religiously because they work. I have never used the plasticweld, but hear its good. PM me if you want to talk more about glues.
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 02:12 AM
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you could also us a stalpe gun and also thread threw the whole with it or zip ties will also work
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 03:07 AM
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Suppose it should be how much you are willing to pay to "Fix-it." I thought everyone had a great take on how to "Get R Done." I can tell ya I Learned a bunch from Iown' post, But in the past I have handeled things on a budget like dillmatt.

Drill a hole just before a spot the crack has arrived at. Then drill holes in a stiching manner on the sides of the crack and use zip-ties to bined it together. That is a ten year fix if you don't crash... Again, or leave it in the weather!

I think you did get the top answers!... Don't Crash, if you do. Get new plastics and don't crash again.
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 03:54 AM
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Drill out ends of crack so it doesnt continue to spread, use matching color zip ties to hold together
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 07:42 AM
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I have not had to repair the tupperware on my ATV yet but. For years I have been useing JB Weld on my Gold Wings. I buff the area with 100 grit sand paper on the back side and do the same on a piece of plastic from another source or sometimes I use a piece of aluminum and use the JB Weld to bond them togather. Works every time.
 
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Old 02-29-2008, 11:14 AM
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capt bob sounds good ,
I do have a plastic welder ,and some times it works and other times you can really screw it up depends on the plastic
 

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