Glue

meetoo · Guru

Glue

macka17 · Guru

Pro's normally "plastic weld" that sort of material.
Small heat gun. gas burner tool. or flat blade soldering iron.

Wafer THIN sheets.
hmm.
Think I'd be getting a pro.

There are some Acetone? or other. Based adhesives around.
but bloody exxy I'd think.

Maybe get a small tube. 2 pack of MARINE epoxy??.

That sticks sh-t to a blanket and don't let go.
Scuff it with 60\40 grade paper first to give a key.
Or gouge with a pointy knife blade tip.

Given a key.
Most adhesives any good,
Will hang on.

PS.

Tape up outer perimeter of job. apply some Vaseline jel. or similar around that area.

It will keep perimeter of job clean. No over application.

Have fun

-- Edited by macka17 on Monday 31st of July 2017 12:55:02 PM

Possum3 · Guru

Go and check local panel-beater. Nowdays they nearly all have a plastic welder that would do the job, because of all the plastic bumpers and flares needing minor repair - better to pay for half an hours labour than some compound that may or may not work.

mustangdude · Member

I rang Devcon to ask their advise for a project. This is what they recommended.

I used it with great success, I glued a piece of breadboard to the transom of my boat. The boat is kevlar.

From any industrial supplies place or maybe Bunnings for $20.00

http://www.devcon.com/products/products.cfm?family=Plastic%20Welder%E2%84%A2

John Kay · Veteran Member

meetoo wrote:
Does anyone know what glue definitely sticks well to the plastic used in the plastic wafer type diesel heater tanks? I have tested Armourflex and several silicon types but they all peel straight off when dry.
Cheers, John.

Plumbers PVC glue. Use the primer first then the glue.

Cheers John K

Cupie · Guru

Aldi had a 'glue' or plastic weld kit on sale last weekend.

I had just picked up the last one at one of the local stores when some old fart came up & asked for a look at it. He said that he had been to 4 stores trying to get some with no luck. It seems that he wanted to fix his favourite sunnies. So I gave it to him. As a result I can't say how good the stuff is.

But if you are interested in chasing it up look at the web site 'notaglue.com'. I noticed that site on the Aldi product packaging.

Looks like it is the goods.

edit .. Inserted the clickable link

-- Edited by Cupie on Tuesday 1st of August 2017 07:57:55 PM

meetoo · Guru

Thanks for the replies. After some more research, I have found out that these 'Wafer' tanks are made from polyethylene.

Cheers, John.

-- Edited by meetoo on Wednesday 2nd of August 2017 10:29:18 AM

macka17 · Guru

Hey John.

Yrs ago.
Plastic used to be recycled and turned out as sheets of differing sizes.
5\16. 3\8. 1\2 in thick and fairly rigid.

You could buy a kit. (ready cut to shape)
to weld together as a flat sided dory. Dinghy. etc.
Any colour you like as long as you wanted green.

Could either buy or hire the welders to suit.
Hot blades virtually.

I saw a few.
Don't know how long they lasted.
Good knockabout. And very stable, usually flat bottom.

Just thort I'd mention.

-- Edited by macka17 on Thursday 3rd of August 2017 10:13:14 PM

meetoo · Guru

Cupie wrote:
Aldi had a 'glue' or plastic weld kit on sale last weekend.
I had just picked up the last one at one of the local stores when some old fart came up & asked for a look at it. He said that he had been to 4 stores trying to get some with no luck. It seems that he wanted to fix his favourite sunnies. So I gave it to him. As a result I can't say how good the stuff is.

But if you are interested in chasing it up look at the web site 'notaglue.com'. I noticed that site on the Aldi product packaging.
Looks like it is the goods.

edit .. Inserted the clickable link

-- Edited by Cupie on Tuesday 1st of August 2017 07:57:55 PM

I saw these in cheap as chips today. Same idea just a lot cheaper. These were two for $10.00 or one for $7.00 Bought a couple to keep in the van, just in case they really work.

Cheers, John. 20170809_171645 (Small).jpg