ABS Plastic repair

Derpystronk · June 6th, 2011, 23:19

Have a piece of a gun that needs fixing. Part has almost completely broken off, and is a high stress point of the gun(Weight of the gun being put on this point). Looking to completely reinforce this stress point, yet have had limited luck finding a solution that would be permanent and reliable.

It is made out of ABS Plastic; there has to be something that will be able to grip onto two pieces of the stuff and make it indestructible... Just a matter of what.

In advanced, thanks for the help!

Styrak · June 6th, 2011, 23:28

Super glue/crazy glue? It would probably melt the pieces together.

What is it exactly?

HKGhost · June 6th, 2011, 23:39

For ABS, I use ABS solvent cement. It's the same stuff used for plumbing. It will chemical weld the parts together. Use primer first before the cement. Also, you can get Testors plastic cement from a hobby store. There is a liquid one and a gel one. It does the same thing as the plumbing cement.

George Burdell · June 6th, 2011, 23:40

I am pretty sure that ABS cement, instead of adhering two pieces together, melts the two pieces together.

Edit: HKGhost you beat me by one minute to that.

MadMax · June 6th, 2011, 23:52

I couldn't help but hear a slapchop infomercial sales pitch reading the first two sentances.

You can try Weldon 16. It's a solvent bonding adhesive with an acrylic based thickener. It's available at: http://www.plasticworld.ca

I find it works better than most hobby styrene adhesives or plumbers goop.

Derpystronk · June 6th, 2011, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Styrak

Super glue/crazy glue? It would probably melt the pieces together.

What is it exactly?

Pretty much the pistol grip of a gun. It's all one piece, and I'd like to salvage the grip before it entirely breaks off.

Would also like to mention that crazy glue is not enough. It isn't holding up well.

Reckless · June 8th, 2011, 14:34

I use Zap a Gap .. like super glue on steriods, that actually works (I've never had a successful bond with superglue) ...

I started using it on my model boats (including race boat hulls) ... and recently started using it on airsoft body repairs/custom building ... so far works like a hot damn!

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June 6th, 2011, 23:19	#1
Derpystronk Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southern Ontario	ABS Plastic repair Have a piece of a gun that needs fixing. Part has almost completely broken off, and is a high stress point of the gun(Weight of the gun being put on this point). Looking to completely reinforce this stress point, yet have had limited luck finding a solution that would be permanent and reliable. It is made out of ABS Plastic; there has to be something that will be able to grip onto two pieces of the stuff and make it indestructible... Just a matter of what. In advanced, thanks for the help! __________________ Airsoft Community & Events http://www.OP4S.com

June 6th, 2011, 23:28	#2
Styrak Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatoon, SK	Super glue/crazy glue? It would probably melt the pieces together. What is it exactly? __________________ Airsoft Sales and Repair/Upgrade Services

June 6th, 2011, 23:39	#3
HKGhost Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississauga, ON	For ABS, I use ABS solvent cement. It's the same stuff used for plumbing. It will chemical weld the parts together. Use primer first before the cement. Also, you can get Testors plastic cement from a hobby store. There is a liquid one and a gel one. It does the same thing as the plumbing cement. __________________ Please email me as I'm not on ASC too often. Custom Build \| Upgrades \| Repairs \| Maintenance Contact: ghostgunwork@gmail.com / Private Message

June 6th, 2011, 23:40	#4
George Burdell Trader rating Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto	I am pretty sure that ABS cement, instead of adhering two pieces together, melts the two pieces together. Edit: HKGhost you beat me by one minute to that.

June 6th, 2011, 23:52	#5
MadMax Delierious Designer of Dastardly Detonations Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: in the dark recesses of some metal chip filled machine shop	I couldn't help but hear a slapchop infomercial sales pitch reading the first two sentances. You can try Weldon 16. It's a solvent bonding adhesive with an acrylic based thickener. It's available at: http://www.plasticworld.ca I find it works better than most hobby styrene adhesives or plumbers goop. __________________ Want nearly free GBB gas?

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