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Post by greggkinney on Nov 7, 2016 19:08:08 GMT -5
I've recently crashed my scoot into my house and broke some of the plastics such as the nose piece and the under belly piece that goes under the floorboard. The bellypan also broke where the screws go in. Question is should I super glue this or use 2 part expoxy?
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Post by gsx600racer on Nov 7, 2016 19:36:54 GMT -5
Super glue will never hold. A 2 part epoxy for plastic is the better way to go. Surface prep makes all the difference.
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Post by Cincikid on Nov 7, 2016 19:46:38 GMT -5
Well. You know what they say, if you can't duck it... Keep an eye out for a "not running" CL scoot.
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 7, 2016 19:58:00 GMT -5
![]() trying to post pics but photobuckets not cooperative lol |
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 7, 2016 20:14:36 GMT -5
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 8, 2016 8:57:03 GMT -5
I haven't really tried to repair cracked fairings, but I have used Plastic Welder on quite a few mounts successfully. As long as there's no interference issue and it's not visible, I glob it on around the mount to build it up a bit.
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 8, 2016 11:51:13 GMT -5
I haven't really tried to repair cracked fairings, but I have used Plastic Welder on quite a few mounts successfully. As long as there's no interference issue and it's not visible, I glob it on around the mount to build it up a bit. is that the little kits they sell at harbor freight? I've seen them advertized. Seems like they have two kinds or sizes. Was gonna try that on my sad looking old 300ex 4wheeler but looked too cool with 100 zip ties in it lol |
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Post by 90GTVert on Nov 8, 2016 12:41:48 GMT -5
I've always used Plastic Welder made by Devcon. I get it at a local hardware store, but here it is on amazon : amzn.to/2fBySUe |
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 8, 2016 15:46:34 GMT -5
I see, I was thinking of the plastic welders that actually melt the lil plastic stics. What you suggested is about like the epoxy I use alot. I'll look for that at my local true value and give it a shot tonight.thanks
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Post by eclark5483 on Nov 8, 2016 15:55:09 GMT -5
Carpenters glue and some cloth mesh in the back will fix it nice.
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 8, 2016 23:52:52 GMT -5
EClark I was hoping you'd chime in I've read in other post that you do body n paint work on bikes for a living. Hoping to use your sanding/painting tips when it's time. I don't wanna end up like ol floyd. Your glue and fabric trick sounds good, maybe a little cleaner job than epoxy
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Post by greggkinney on Nov 8, 2016 23:56:51 GMT -5
Carpenters glue and some cloth mesh in the back will fix it nice. you think the plastic welder 90gtvert was talking about would hold the little plastic pegs that the screw go into on the back side? |
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Post by eclark5483 on Nov 9, 2016 0:32:45 GMT -5
Not sure, never used it. My preference for the front would be the 2 part epoxy.
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Post by gsx600racer on Nov 9, 2016 1:50:45 GMT -5
I've always used Plastic Welder made by Devcon. I get it at a local hardware store, but here it is on amazon : amzn.to/2fBySUeI use the same stuff, it works great. Even adhere's to metal if you have to re-fabricate screw tabs. |
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Post by gsx600racer on Nov 9, 2016 1:54:49 GMT -5
Carpenters glue and some cloth mesh in the back will fix it nice. you think the plastic welder 90gtvert was talking about would hold the little plastic pegs that the screw go into on the back side? First use plastic weld to glue back the peg. Then go back and build up the area where peg broke to make it stronger. Make sure you re-drill the clearance hole for the screw if you got the plastic weld in the hole, that stuff is pretty hard when cured. PS, be careful and make sure you don't rill all the way thru the plastic. |
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