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OT: Calling Glue Experts

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Glenn FitzGeral

05-24-2005 14:06:26




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While I have not tried that many, I have never had success with glue. The side cover on my motorcycle has developed an inch long crack. It will only get worse. What glue would you recommend? If I had the right glue it should work slick as it's a "clean" crack. Thanks, Glenn F.




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Don L C

05-26-2005 20:57:51




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
I don't think you will find a glue that will work on polyetheline .....But first you will have to find out what kind of plastic you are working with...Very few plastics can be glued togeather....Try a M.C scrap yard and look for a used one.....



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tim, Ohio

05-25-2005 09:05:04




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
My neighbor has a welder for plastic.
Not sure where he bought it, but it does a nice job. He has put radiator air cowlings back together after they
were cracked.



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riverbend

05-25-2005 06:16:41




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
The plastic body work may be made from ABS. If it is, you might get lucky with ABS cement for plastic pipe. Otherwise have it welded.



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Rod in Smiths Falls, ON,

05-24-2005 18:11:31




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
While I use a lot of W.E.S.T. System Epoxy, I think a glue from Lee Valley Tools.com called System 2, a 54 hour-cure epoxy, would most likely do the job, regardless of whether the cowl is plastic, metal or glass.

I used System 2 to patch the plastic radiator in a VW in 1986. Saved $435. The patch was still intact 18 years later.

W.E.S.T. is flexible and good to handle, but this stuff is the sort of thing to use to glue the end back on a fishing rod. It is strong and long lasting, unlike Superglue.

Good luck.

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jimont

05-24-2005 16:42:41




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
Try www.thistothat.com for gluing advice. Good site !



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Bus Driver

05-24-2005 15:47:07




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
The part is plastic? Metal?



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Glenn F.

05-24-2005 19:16:19




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Bus Driver, 05-24-2005 15:47:07  
Plastic



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Weirsdale George

05-24-2005 16:28:27




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Bus Driver, 05-24-2005 15:47:07  
There are three important things to consider when using glues:
1) The glue has to be appropriate for the materials being glued and the end-use environment of the glued item. 2) The surfaces must be thoroughly clean.
3) Some surfaces require preparation ahead of time such as sanding or etching.



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Jeff1

05-24-2005 15:36:27




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
I've had good luck with gorilla glue.



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mike brown

05-24-2005 15:32:40




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 Re: OT: Calling Glue Experts in reply to Glenn FitzGerald, 05-24-2005 14:06:26  
Hi Glenn;
I repair racing shells for a living at Cornell so I use a lot of glue. I know what to use for my applications but don't claim to be an expert outside that area.
You have to use the glue that is appropriate for what you are trying to stick together. A crack such as you describe, I would first use super glue because it sticks to most any thing and it is thin and will chase the crack better than thicker adhesives. make sure to clean the crack with acetone or alcohol first and hold the crack closed while the glue grabs. It won't take long with super glue. Don't glue your fingers to the motorcycle. If this part is fiberglass I would then reinforce it on the inside with West System epoxy and fiberglass. If the part is molded plastic the epoxy may not stick as well but I would still try it. You have nothing to lose. Reinforcing on the inside makes it easier to pretty up the outside to touch up with paint. I also like Gorilla glue for more porous applications like wood.

Superglue for small stuff. No gaps
Epoxy for bigger damage. Will fill gaps with thickener and reinforcement
Gorilla glue for wood/foam type stuff no gaps. Gorilla glue likes a bit of moisture epoxy and superglue don't

Hope this helps

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