Glue gods Help!

SumpChump · Dec 20, 2014

A grey plastic piece broke off in my dishwasher and I need a glue. E6000? Epoxy?

It's not a plastic like an oil bottle , harder than that. It cracked after all. But not hard like plexiglass.

DBMaster · Dec 20, 2014

Will this part experience any sort of lateral stress when the appliance is operating?

doitmyself · Dec 20, 2014

Yes, we need more info.

I've had success with this product, but plastics vary so much that it's hard to make recommendations.

http://www.devcon.com/prodfiles/pdfs/fam_tds_182.pdf

mattwithcats · Dec 20, 2014

Acetone may dissolve the polymer strings, when it evaporates, the strings reform.

'Nother words, nail polish and a q-tip, rub the edges with acetone and see if they soften. If they do, use a nail file as a stiffener and tape to hold till it dries.

Repaired my legos many, many times...

SumpChump · Dec 20, 2014

Yes. Similar to Legos material. It is a center "screw" of sorts that holds down the lower rotating disk-arm head. It has a thumb grip top half and a threaded center (hollow) it's about 1inch diameter and basically she popped the head off. And there's now unscrewing the part that's left in the threaded hole. It basically doesn't tighten anything down really, it just goes in and forms a retainer with a purposeful gap so the lower spray disc can spin.

Squirrelee · Dec 20, 2014

JB Weld (believe it or not) might be your best bet in this case. It's easy to find, relatively cheap, and works well.

Bluestream · Dec 20, 2014

Find a local used appliance guy, part will be $5-10 max. I bought a whole used pump for my Maytag for $15. Been working for 10 years now

sleddriver · Dec 20, 2014

Try a hot-glue gun.

EdwardC · Dec 20, 2014

Originally Posted By: sleddriver
Try a hot-glue gun.

I would probably not suggest hot glue since most dishwashers get fairly warm.

I think it'll be important to know what kind of plastic it is. If it really is just a $5-15 part, I would definitely just replace it.

thescreensavers · Dec 20, 2014

OP checkout www.thistothat.com

sleddriver · Dec 20, 2014

Originally Posted By: EdwardC
Originally Posted By: sleddriver
Try a hot-glue gun.

I would probably not suggest hot glue since most dishwashers get fairly warm.

I think it'll be important to know what kind of plastic it is. If it really is just a $5-15 part, I would definitely just replace it.

Hot glue melts at 380°F.

SumpChump · Dec 20, 2014

Thanks guys going to the store in the morning!

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