Topic: REPAIRING PLASTIC

[japscrap]

http://www.plastex.net/

i just used this stuff to repair a saddlebag that was considered beyond repair by most ppl,
pieces missing,cracks all over one side,and in general just a piece of crap.

this stuff is stronger than the original plastic when cured,works quickly(20 min to half hr),put it on ,sand it down and do body work as usual.

check it out.

[d9canada]

As at late Sept 2011, the company is having supplier problems and is not producing Plastex and has no supply.

It would be good if someone updates this thread if supply resumes.  I have heard great things about the product on the DOHC Customs site.

[andy750]

Thats too bad as I would like to repair a cracked fairing. Anyone use anything else?

[burnoutking1971]

andy750

I used some vet mix body filler (used to repair Corvette body) to repair a fairing for a friend. A light sanding, apply, let dry, sand, then prime and paint. Local body supply place had it.

[ak58lp]

As at late Sept 2011, the company is having supplier problems and is not producing Plastex and has no supply.

It would be good if someone updates this thread if supply resumes.  I have heard great things about the product on the DOHC Customs site.

Hi D9, I don't have the product numbers anymore but you used to be able to get this stuff at Home Hardware in Canada. Maybe this has changed too.

[Johnie]

No one uses JB Weld anymore?

[d9canada]

No one uses JB Weld anymore?

There yah go!  I am just cruising through old posts and saw this thread.  In case anyone is interested, I did a brief study for fixing ABS plastic side covers but my info here applies to several types of material.  On the side cover issue, a guy on this site said MEK (methel ethyl keytone used as catalyst for fibreglass resin).  That stuff is very unhealthy (google for yourself) and it is very hard to work with.  It will only work with ABS.  I also tried Lepages 5 minute epoxy, which works but I have never found that stuff to really jell in less than 24 hours.  Then I used JB weld (first time)..  It is by far the best.  For repairing other plastics, depending on the application (i.e. fairings with high wind loading) or larger repairs you may want to try a marine type epoxy backing with fibreglass cloth.  The problem here is stuff like System 3 or West System is not sold in little tubes but you may find a close equivalent at a local supplier.  One other option that can be found as a small kit is a fibreglass repair kit available at most hardware stores.  You get plenty of resin, catalyst and a fair quantity of fibreglass cloth.  On a fairing, you should try to lay in three layers about 3 inches wide.  You can use masking tape or duct tape on the front to help keep edges aligned and stop resin from bleeding through.  Do some googling for info on material preparation.  Prep is everything.  But for small stuff, JB Weld rocks!

[MRieck]

http://www.plastex.net/

i just used this stuff to repair a saddlebag that was considered beyond repair by most ppl,
pieces missing,cracks all over one side,and in general just a piece of crap.

this stuff is stronger than the original plastic when cured,works quickly(20 min to half hr),put it on ,sand it down and do body work as usual.

check it out.

It is a great product.