Abs plastic welding

[Bubber]

Any insight on welding ABS plastic?

 

Equipment used? Brand, Model #... so on and so forth.

Airless or air?

 

I am looking at an airless with temp control and was wondering if anyone here has some experience.

 

I have done bodywork back in the day, I weld and have the patience to to these kind of repairs.

 

Just thought I would ask the group for their advice.

 

Bubber

aka Steve

[SilvrT]

I used a soldering gun with a flat-tipped end. I had some major cracks in the bags and trunk on my '87 ... welded them up and filled any gaps with ABS 2-part epoxy.

 

Sanded that smooth... a bit of primer/filler, a bit of spot putty where needed and it was fine.

[Sandbagger]

I just finished a lot of body work and painting on my bike. If the crack is severe I thought things were pretty easy. It is ABS so I used ABS glue. When cracks were not severe it was tough to get into the crack it was less effective.

[Bubber]

Anybody out there have some broken or cracked parts that I can fix? I need a little practice on some ABS. I just ordered a ABS welder and weld rod. I would like some that don't need to be returned or some that you just want to have repaired. I will do a write-up on the first ones and then post it here for others to comment and add to.

 

HELP! Please.

Bubber

aka Steve

[Condor]

Post pics of the results....

I've never welded ABS but have been pretty successful using IPS 2354 for the hairline cracks http://www.rplastics.com/weldon2354.html and IPS Weld-On 16 for replacing broken pieces http://www.rplastics.com/weldon16.html. Works pretty good and easy to use. The 16 can be applied over fiber glass matt for those areas that get a lot of stress.... The stuff basically melts the ABS and chemically welds the pieces together.

Edited November 10, 2009 by Condor

[Bubber]

So what are you saying Condor, you ain't got no broken pieces you want to donate?????

 

OR giving alternatives? LMAO.

 

Well I bought it and I got a long cold winter to play with it (my welder that is) so I need some pieces to try it on. DO I have to go clothes line a couple of snowmobilers or what???

 

I have a promise of a saddlebag to try it on. But I would like to try a couple of things first.

 

A Little help her please?

Steve

[Condor]

So what are you saying Condor, you ain't got no broken pieces you want to donate?????

 

OR giving alternatives? LMAO.

 

Well I bought it and I got a long cold winter to play with it (my welder that is) so I need some pieces to try it on. DO I have to go clothes line a couple of snowmobilers or what???

 

I have a promise of a saddlebag to try it on. But I would like to try a couple of things first.

 

A Little help her please?

Steve

 

Everything I have is perfect...