This is a long shot... any chemists out there? I'm looking for something to fix my mangled front fender (Strada) until I receive a new one. But, things like Plastex, PlastAid, JB Weld, etc. have different formulas for the type of plastic. I know nothing of this stuff, but I've seen words like Polypropylene, Polyethylene, and HDPE. Some versions specifically say they won't adhere to some of these materials. Any ideas?
Maybe drop Polisport a line and ask them? They have contact email on their website: http://www.polisport.com/ Their contact form: http://www.polisport.com/motorbikes/nm_quemsomos.php?id=62
from the interwebs... ATV fenders typically consist of polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) materials. Polyethylene and polypropylene are considered oily plastic materials, or olefinic plastic materials. This type of plastic allows the dirt and mud to wash off, as well as prevent any paint or adhesives to fuse.
I saw that, too. I was wondering about the Strada fender, because it broke so easily, it seems like it might be made of something different than my dirtbike (or, ATV?) fenders. (Since it's technically a streetbike.) It doesn't bend much, which is weird for a fender.
This is the stuff i use.... http://www.amazon.com/2-Pack-Plast-Aid-Acrylic-Plastic-Repair/dp/B00B2QUNGM It is amazing how well it works......MCN had an article on it
That may well be true but I have 9 bikes 5 cars 5 trailers and something plastic is always broken....I have even cast parts out of this stuff....has always worked for me
Haha, I watched the video for Plast-aid, and I bought it. 6 oz for $23 (delivered)... if it doesn't work, I'm sure I'll have other uses for it. Seems like a pretty handy product. The fender was about $50 shipped.
Plast-Aid won't work... their "test" is putting some liquid on your finger and see if it gets tacky when applied to the plastic. It's doesn't get tacky, so I'm guessing the fender is either Polyethylene or Polypropylene (since they say it won't adhere to those). Here's what the fender says, in case anyone cared: Edit: a google search says that PP+20Talc is Polypropylene and 20% talc. So, there you (I) have it.
Yeah, I used that. It worked like a glue, but didn't "chemically bond" the pieces like I was hoping. It did hold 2 big pieces together for a short ride, but there's a small piece (that the brake cables route through) which I didn't try to glue. I don't think I'll try and find the correct bonding agent, because this seems to be good enough. I may drill some holes and ziptie the pieces if I get bored.
Soldering iron / blow lamp and some ali mesh heat the mesh untill it can melt into plastic, use iron to melt the knobbles that come through the mesh so its a mess but solid. Tempo fix. Or use another sheet of plastic and use polyurethane pu adhesive like tiger seal now that stuff works.
saw this at a bike show........... http://ccnstore.com/shop/component/virtuemart/welding/hotstapler-detail?Itemid=0
Well, my new fender arrived amazingly fast! So, while installing it, I found yet another lousy Husky design... you need to remove all the rotor bolts to get to one of the fender screws! I keep telling myself that it's a cheap bike, hence the crappy design. But, there are so many instances like this. I'm convinced... if Beta made a TR650, it would cost twice as much, but would be built 3 times better. /Rant over.
Haha! My post seemed angrier than I was in my garage... I was just thinking, are you serious? How am I supposed to get to that screw?
