Bubber Posted November 8, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 8, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted November 8, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 8, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbagger Posted November 8, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 8, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted November 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 10, 2009 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted November 10, 2009 Author Share #6 Posted November 10, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted November 10, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 10, 2009 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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