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Glue that will bond this plastic?

Started by My74W116, 04 March 2018, 08:59 PM

My74W116

Plastic glue that actually works? Ive tried three diff "super" glues and nothing is bonding the. Plastic of

daantjie

For these jobs I like to use LePage Speed Set Epoxy. Surfaces must be surgically clean and your need to clamp surfaces in place to ensure a good bond.  Super Glue can react to plastics and cause discolouration.
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

nathan

id hunt for a used unit mate.
you have to click these things in and it will probably just snap when you do it.
also glue can make clear plastics milky and you will know it!
1979 116 6.9 #6436
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Jed

I agree get a replacement. Epoxy will hold it together but if you actually put enough to keep it together it will look like crap.
1979 Mercedes 6.9 #5206 - restored
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daantjie

Yup I totally agree you have to decide if you want functionality or aesthetics. You rarely can have both in life ;)
Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9 - Astralsilber

marku

Unibond do one just for repairing plastic. A bit like Araldite but not as thick. Used it recently to repair one of the threads on the air cleaner cover on our daily which had been over tightened and stripped which worked fine.
1974 450SE silver green/bamboo velour/green vinyl roof