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[warriorhoneybee]

i also liked the cup as well as the 101 bannana.

[greg_in_london]

I've got the plastex and a few other things for plastic repairs, but you've persuaded me to order some acetone to try it out.

[Kirby]

Does anyone know what type of plastic is used on 4wheeler bodies? My son's Kaw Brute Force has a couple of cracks in it. Is there anyway of telling if this will work on that?

[greg_in_london]

Try it out on an inobtrusive place - you'll see if it bonds or does not.

[Freebird]

I'm about 99% sure that the 4 wheelers are ABS.

[twigg]

For all those not wishing to spring for, or wait for Plastex ....

 

The powder in Plastex is ground up ABS.

 

The correct solvent is Methyl Ethyl Ketone ($10 per Quart - Lowes)

 

ABS is available all over your house and shop. Many toys, old panels, plastic car bumpers ... You'll find some.

 

You do not have to grind it fine ... a rasp or saw shavings are fine.

 

Mix it as per Plastex ... That is, a few drops of the solvent to a pile of shavings to make a paste. Work quickly that stuff dries fast.

 

Please don't use fiberglass anywhere near ABS. It won't hold and will lull you into a false sense of security because it appears to work but will fail just when you most need it not to fail

[Yammer Dan]

:goodpost: I haven't had very good luck with fiberglass at all. Make the mix as Twigg says. I use a body putty rasp on a piece of junk ABS. You can buy one large ABS pipe connection for very little and it lasts a long time before you grind it all up.

[RJClubb410]

For all you men that have purchased that plastex..... Ask your wife to look at it.... You will be lucky that she does not slap you.... It is the same stuff she has put on her fingers if she gets her nails done.... It is a acrylic powder with a glue compound.... I guess my wife is lucky I pay attention to her.... You can purchase the whole kit from Sallys Beauty Supply for around 15 dollars.....