TK8114[TK] Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I have been told by a friend and long time trooper that the Plastic Welder does not create a long lasting secure bond and does tend to fail after time. Has anybody else had similar problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperTrooper Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 On ABS plastic Welder is my glue of choice. I've got over 20 troops and one parade in my armor with no malfunctions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK257[501st] Posted May 13, 2008 Report Share Posted May 13, 2008 I'll echo Terrell's opinion. I haven't had any problems with Plastic-Weld either...other than the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka[501st] Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I've found that plastic welder is great for anyplace you can reach with clamps (i.e. ends of shins/thighs/forarms/biceps) for it's strong hold, then use superglue gel anyplace you can't reach with clamps (i.e. middle of shins/thighs/forarms/biceps) because of it's 15 second set time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteArmor[TK] Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 I used plastic weld on all of my armor and that was 3 years ago. I have never once had it fail in that time and I troop very reguarly. Also in that time I have done some very stupid things in my armor and it has always held up for me. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 is plastic weld available in Home Depot? any brand suggestions? i couldn't find any at my local hardware.help pls! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK8776 jgarrettg Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I get mine at Walmart. Home Depot might have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 The only problem I've had with plastic welder is that over time it does yellow. So try not to let any show. I made that mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 is plastic weld the brand name? or do i look for a certain brand of plastic weld? How long does it cure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 DEVCON is the brand name I use. In Walmart it is in the glue and tape section of hardware with the duct tape and stuff. Not with the pencils and school glue. It is called Devcon Plastic Welder. It looks like two syringes made together side by side. If I recall it was about 4 bucks a pack. I went thru SEVERAL of these putting my suit together. I'd buy at least 4 to get started. Nothing worse than getting on a building roll and run out of glue. You squirt it out together. Best to squirt it into the plastic cover it comes in. Don't squirt it on your wife's plates, she will kill you. Whatever you use it is pretty much garbage after you're thru. Then you stir it up real good. Let it set for about 2 or 3 minutes to start to set up. Apply to your armor in the appropriate place. I would highly reccomens scoring the places you are gluing. It gives the glue something to grab ahold of. Makes a better bond. But you don't have to. Clamp your stuff together firmly. Stuff sets in about 10 to 15 minutes. Bond is tighter-n-all get out!!. In about an hour you can remove the clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 thanks a lot for the advise Darrel! yes, i agree my wife would kill me if i used it on her china! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yep, that's it. The pic you posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks darrel hey btw, will PVC adhesive work? I went to a nearby Hardware are they sell it pretty cheap, about $2 per 250ml cans. Are PVC piping and ABS plastic made of the same stuff? what i see on ABS glue usually works on PVC pipes too.. so will the latter work as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laspector[TK] Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Not sure, never used it. I would test it on some scrap ABS first. Check the label for proper ventilation. Fumes might be bad. You don't want to be wasted putting it together. I drank too much vodka one night while putting mine together. Cutting knife slipped, ended up in the emergency room with 7 stitches. OUCH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2155TK[TK] Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thanks for the advise! note to self: stay sober while building armor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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