(Topic ID: 56055)

Best epoxy or glue for broken ramp plastic

By kurtackerman

10 years ago


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  • Latest reply 10 years ago by terryb
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    #1 10 years ago

    What is the brand that works the best.

    #2 10 years ago

    It depends on what you're trying to do. I would use a very different glue for a crack versus a mounting tab that has broken off. Also any concerns about how visible the repair is would make a big difference in which product you choose.

    A photo would be great.

    #3 10 years ago

    I've had the best luck with packing tape. All the glues eventually let go.

    #4 10 years ago

    I'm with terryb. Need a pic of the ramp and the area you want to repair. It really makes a difference if the ramp is clear, visible, etc..

    #5 10 years ago

    It also depends on what the part is made of. What works on acrylic will not work on polypropylene.

    #6 10 years ago

    Weld on 3 and weld on 16

    #7 10 years ago

    Epoxy does not stick well to many plastics.

    The two part "epoxy for plastics" has some solvents to help it get some grip.

    You should also rough up the plastics (if possible) with sandpaper to give it some tooth.

    Woven fiberglass tape can help reinforce the epoxy, it's in the drywall section of the HW store.

    #8 10 years ago
    Quoted from vid1900:

    Woven fiberglass tape can help reinforce the epoxy, it's in the drywall section of the HW store.

    If you have a marine/boat store, you can usually get nice glass fiberglass cloth there in different weights.

    #9 10 years ago
    Quoted from Wolfmarsh:

    If you have a marine/boat store, you can usually get nice glass fiberglass cloth there in different weights.

    Yes!

    Or mold yourself an entire new ramp from carbon fiber.....

    #10 10 years ago
    Quoted from vid1900:

    Or mold yourself an entire new ramp from carbon fiber.....

    Hahaha, awesome. The ultimate in modding, next will be spoilers on top of the machine.

    #11 10 years ago

    With CF ramps, think of the weight you would save on a game like WH2O

    #12 10 years ago

    I have used this stuff for many plastic repairs with very good results
    http://www.plastex.net/
    Its called Plastex and is a powder and liquid.

    #13 10 years ago
    Quoted from Out-West:

    I have used this stuff for many plastic repairs with very good results
    http://www.plastex.net/
    Its called Plastex and is a powder and liquid.

    interesting.

    #14 10 years ago

    Plastex works great for replacing broken off ramp mounting tabs.

    http://pinballrehab.com/1-articles/pinball-restoration/ramps-and-plastics/179-repairing-broken-ramp-mounting-tab

    Not invisible, but doesn't look bad.

    I've used it for years on dirt bikes and it will stand up to a beating.

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