A piece of plastic broke off the center console in the Honda. It's the part that keeps it closed. I have the piece but am trying to find out the best way to re-attach it. Crazy glue? Is there anything stronger I could use that would do a better job? It's a very small piece of plastic, maybe about an inch long.
Best way to glue plastic?
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Gorilla Glue or Super Glue, but FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS. So many people use that stuff wrong. If used properly, it is ridiculously strong.
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With Gorilla Glue, the surfaces are supposed to be damp...
With Gorilla Glue, the surfaces are supposed to be damp...
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A piece of plastic broke off the center console in the Honda. It's the part that keeps it closed. I have the piece but am trying to find out the best way to re-attach it. Crazy glue? Is there anything stronger I could use that would do a better job? It's a very small piece of plastic, maybe about an inch long.
A lot of interior plastics are ABS-based. Visit your local hardware store for ABS pipe cement.
A piece of plastic broke off the center console in the Honda. It's the part that keeps it closed. I have the piece but am trying to find out the best way to re-attach it. Crazy glue? Is there anything stronger I could use that would do a better job? It's a very small piece of plastic, maybe about an inch long.
A lot of interior plastics are ABS-based. Visit your local hardware store for ABS pipe cement.
What about epoxy? I need to pick some up to restick the molding on roof of my car. Dont know if its something you could use.
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With Gorilla Glue, the surfaces are supposed to be damp...
I believe that Gorilla Glue foams all over the place when it sets. That is not something I would want with my car.
Jet Super is amazing stuff. I used it to glue my front bumper back on two years ago and it has held - which is amazing for Chicago's street parking. It is watery and dries clear, so it would be tough to spot.
With Gorilla Glue, the surfaces are supposed to be damp...
I believe that Gorilla Glue foams all over the place when it sets. That is not something I would want with my car.
Jet Super is amazing stuff. I used it to glue my front bumper back on two years ago and it has held - which is amazing for Chicago's street parking. It is watery and dries clear, so it would be tough to spot.
I usually just replace broken plastic, since gluing it back together usually fails. I happen to have had something plastic break under the hood last night, and while i could glue it back together, I would expect it to break again if I did that sine the plastic is almost 18 years old and subject to heat, and brittle. Inside the car's interior, you do have a better chance, but for $10 I'm probably just going to buy a new part.
3m glue for plastic seems to work well. It is clear and in a tube. Most auto parts stores.
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Where can I get Jet Super?
I think you can get it at some hobby stores and Amazon
Where can I get Jet Super?
I think you can get it at some hobby stores and Amazon
Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
I usually just replace broken plastic, since gluing it back together usually fails. I happen to have had something plastic break under the hood last night, and while i could glue it back together, I would expect it to break again if I did that sine the plastic is almost 18 years old and subject to heat, and brittle. Inside the car's interior, you do have a better chance, but for $10 I'm probably just going to buy a new part.
Excellent point. However, some parts are just not available especially on old cars. Ask me how i know.
This is where a 3-D printer would be helpful.
I usually just replace broken plastic, since gluing it back together usually fails. I happen to have had something plastic break under the hood last night, and while i could glue it back together, I would expect it to break again if I did that sine the plastic is almost 18 years old and subject to heat, and brittle. Inside the car's interior, you do have a better chance, but for $10 I'm probably just going to buy a new part.
Excellent point. However, some parts are just not available especially on old cars. Ask me how i know.
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I saturate fiberglass roving with super glue across the break on the back side. Can make it stronger than the surrounding plastic if one so chooses.
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Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
I usually just replace broken plastic, since gluing it back together usually fails. I happen to have had something plastic break under the hood last night, and while i could glue it back together, I would expect it to break again if I did that sine the plastic is almost 18 years old and subject to heat, and brittle. Inside the car's interior, you do have a better chance, but for $10 I'm probably just going to buy a new part.
Excellent point. However, some parts are just not available especially on old cars. Ask me how i know.
This is where a 3-D printer would be helpful.
I agree! But this particular part is for a 1995 car and was used on cars from 1991-2003 and I'm reasonably sure that most junkyards will have a 2001-2002 car that I can use as a donor.
Originally Posted By: zzyzzx
I usually just replace broken plastic, since gluing it back together usually fails. I happen to have had something plastic break under the hood last night, and while i could glue it back together, I would expect it to break again if I did that sine the plastic is almost 18 years old and subject to heat, and brittle. Inside the car's interior, you do have a better chance, but for $10 I'm probably just going to buy a new part.
Excellent point. However, some parts are just not available especially on old cars. Ask me how i know.
I agree! But this particular part is for a 1995 car and was used on cars from 1991-2003 and I'm reasonably sure that most junkyards will have a 2001-2002 car that I can use as a donor.
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