| |
You are here: Experts > Autos > Auto Parts > Automotive Plastics > plastic glue for headlight trim 1994 GMC van
Automotive Plastics - plastic glue for headlight trim 1994 GMC van
Expert: Octavio Torres - 8/23/2008
Question
What glue if any would you recommend for the gluing the trim around the headlight of a 1994 GMC van. The trim is intact but has two cracks - so if I can repair it I would like to. I could not locate any identifying terms like >pp< that you mentioned in another 'plastics question'.
Answer
Dear Bruce, thank you for considering automotive plastics an option.
In fact, I would try to weld any plastic before using any adhesive.
Headlight trims are almost always made of >ABS< or similar polymers as manufacturers may decide to chrome plate them and these materials are suitable for doing so. If your piece is at least 2 mm. thick, I will weld the cracks by using a 40 watts soldering iron with a wedge-like tip. For additional reinforcement IŽd apply any compatible polymer in adjacent areas and on top of the cracks. Finally put plenty of hot melt glue in invisible (back part) places to render a flexible joint.
Note a compatible polymer is that,(may be unknown to me)which makes a strong weld. need more info. feel free to ask again. Thanks.
Add to this Answer
Ask a Question
|
|
