Center Console Lid Repair Using PlastiFix

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6 жыл бұрын

This classic Jeep Wrangler console lid is broken off just above the hinge. It is made of ABS. This is a very common rigid plastic used on automotive interiors and trim parts. It’s also widely used in household items like consumer electronics.
A great way to repair ABS is Polyvance’s Plastifix rigid plastic repair kit. This is a methacrylate two-part repair system which uses a liquid acrylic monomer combined with a powder catalyst that melts into ABS plastic to form a repair that is often stronger than an actual fusion weld. It’s perfect for do-it-yourselfers who don’t want to purchase a plastic welder for an occasional plastic repair.
This video shows our repair process. You can use it as a guide if you are in a similar situation.
Reattaching the posts: 2:05
Fixing the hinge: 2:37
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Пікірлер: 25

@polyvance 4 жыл бұрын

View this video on on our website for helpful information and product suggestions for this repair: www.polyvance.com/video/plastifix/center-console-lid-repair-using-plastifix Here are some answers to common questions about the video: Where can I get PlastiFix? We cannot ship PlastiFix overseas due to hazmat restrictions. If you are in the United States, you can buy it from us. If you are in the UK, WOW! (www.wowauto.eu/) may still have some available. Is PlastiFix just super glue (CA glue) and baking soda? No! PlastiFix is a special type methylmethacryalte designed for ABS, PC, Acrylics and other hard plastics. Super glue only bonds to the surface of the plastic. It is also very brittle and only has about 30% the strength of a PlastiFix repair on hard plastics. PlastiFix chemically etches itself into the plastic and should not fail. Plastifix uses a liquid monomer to polymerize the powder to form MMA plastic in an exothermic chemical reaction. The most common forms of MMA include acrylic and lucite. The individual components have no adhesive properties without the chemical reaction of the two ingredients, unlike super glue. Because the components can be reacted directly on the surface to be bonded, the added benefit is that the reaction incorporates the surface molecules of the base plastic, creating a chemical as well as physical bond on some materials. The chemical AND physical bond make this type of repair extremely durable and impact resistant, plus it is sandable and easily painted, unlike super glue type repairs. Can I use PlastiFix on all plastics? No. PlastiFix only works on ABS, PC and other hard plastics. It will not work on nylon very well, and not at all on PP or PE plastics. You should use a plastic welder on those types of plastics.

@oscarwinner2034 4 жыл бұрын

That's a center console from a 1995 Wrangler. You can see the date stamp. This repair looks great. I'll be doing the same on my 1995. Thanks.

@polyvance 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Feel free to call us if you have any questions about the repair.

@lgakadabumpermaster9834 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! 👍🏼👍🏼

@polyvance 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@polyvance 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Make sure you subscribe to our channel and hit the bell to get notified when we post a new video. Let us know in the comments what you thought of this repair, and check out our other videos for more plastic repair tutorials!

@gergemall 6 жыл бұрын

Great job

@polyvance 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@reynaldoliver9167 6 жыл бұрын

Nice !

@polyvance 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@BeefaloBart 6 жыл бұрын

where the heck was this stuff when I was doing car stereo installs 12 years ago... "and if you don't have a dremel tool" get your butt in gear and go get one lol.

@Abdullah-hi2dy 3 жыл бұрын

I have a broken in the driver seat plastic decor of my vehicle. Can we fix the broken plastic decor in the same method.

@scottb7600 3 жыл бұрын

AS long as its not polypropylene, then yes, this will work on your part. (The most common interior plastics are polypropylene, ABS and ASA)

@larrybud Ай бұрын

When doing layers, are you allowing each layer to cure before the next layer?

@polyvance Ай бұрын

No, you do not have to pause between the layers. As soon as you finish one, you can move to the next.

@kiwismomma1365 2 жыл бұрын

Will super glew help to keep that closed...pops up while driving

@scottb7600 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, as long as you never want to open it again.

@jimlatorra2693 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get the lock out?

@scottb7600 3 жыл бұрын

If I remember correctly, there was a lock-ring or jam-nut on the backside of the lock. Its been awhile since I did the repair, so I don't remember removing the lock too clearly. Sorry i can't be more help.

@jimlatorra2693 3 жыл бұрын

@@scottb7600 I figured it out, great video. Thanks for quick response.

@Minkyu85 6 жыл бұрын

Ship to Korea??

@polyvance 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, unfortunately we cannot ship PlastiFix overseas due to hazmat restrictions. Thank you for your interest!

@Breze84 Жыл бұрын

So basically it's liquid glue and baking soda 😂

@polyvance Жыл бұрын

No, it might look like super glue and baking soda, but it isn't! PlastiFix makes a far superior repair. PlastiFix is a special type methylmethacryalte designed for ABS, PC, Acrylics and other hard plastics. Super glue only bonds to the surface of the plastic. It is also very brittle and only has about 30% the strength of a PlastiFix repair on hard plastics. PlastiFix chemically etches itself into the plastic and should not fail. Plastifix uses a liquid monomer to polymerize the powder to form MMA plastic in an exothermic chemical reaction. The most common forms of MMA include acrylic and lucite. The individual components have no adhesive properties without the chemical reaction of the two ingredients, unlike super glue. Because the components can be reacted directly on the surface to be bonded, the added benefit is that the reaction incorporates the surface molecules of the base plastic, creating a chemical as well as physical bond on some materials. The chemical AND physical bond make this type of repair extremely durable and impact resistant, plus it is sandable and easily painted, unlike super glue type repairs.

@scottb7600 Жыл бұрын

The liquid portion alone has zero bonding power. It requires the poweder to react with to create the adhesive. It is not related to cyanoacrylate (super glue) in any way other than having similar appearances when shown in a video. They do not bond in the same way, nor are they chemically the same.