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Plastic Welding - What stock plastic to use?

Started by David Allaband, September 10, 2018, 10:59:44 PM

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David Allaband

Of course all my plastics need repair. What kind of plastic are the fairings of the FJ made of? I have the Harbor Freight plastic rod kit that includes PVC, PC PP, PC ABS. Will one of those work?

Thanks for your help!
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Sometimes the fear won't go away, so you'll have to do it afraid.
Los Angeles, CA
1/3 1987 - 1/3 1989 - 1/3 1993 FJ1200

aviationfred

The main fairing, side scoops, the black infill panels, the instrument shroud, large side covers and the belly cowling are all made from ABS plastic.

As for a source of ABS plastic, the Lego building blocks are made from ABS. A glass jar with some Acetone and a few small Lego pieces, once the pieces are dissolved, you have your own ABS cement.

Fred
I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

Current
2008 VFR800 RC46 Vtec
1996 VFR750 RC36/2
1990 FJ1300 (1297cc) Casper
1990 VFR750 RC36/1 Minnie
1989 FJ1200 Lazarus, the Streetfighter Project
1985 VF500F RC31 Interceptor

ZOA NOM

Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca


ZOA NOM

Quote from: JMR on September 14, 2018, 07:40:55 AM
Quote from: ZOA NOM on September 12, 2018, 03:19:37 PM
I only use Plastifix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyd8Y8MOj68
Great product.

Yep, it was the only thing I ever found that would work for the little mounting tabs on the front fender that always crack. I used the broken off piece to create a mold and plastifix'd a new tab on both sides. Amazing stuff.
Rick

Current:
2010 Honda VFR1200 DCT (Full Auto!)
1993 FJ/GSXR 1200 (-ABS)
1987 Porsche 911 Carrera (Race)
1988 Porsche Carrera (Street)
Previous:
1993 FJ1200 (FIREBALL)
1993 FJ1200ABS (RIP my collar bone)
1986 FZ750
1984 FJ600
1982 Seca

Tuned forks

The best adhesive I've ever found for plastic and metal is autobody epoxy.  Not hardware store epoxy but body panel epoxy.  I had a body shop buddy test the strength of the panel adhesive on his frame rack.  The metal tore before the adhesive let go.  I've used it to repair the upper fairing on my FZR 1000 and recently used it to add metal tabs to the turn signal mounting tabs on the FJ.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

ELIMINATOR

The side panels on my Moto Guzzi had some plastic missing in the area of the holes for mounting them to the frame. I successfully used cable ties and super glue, been on now for a few years, still solid.
BMW 1150GS
Moto Guzzi California 3

red

Quote from: Tuned forks on September 15, 2018, 09:43:14 PMThe best adhesive I've ever found for plastic and metal is autobody epoxy.  Not hardware store epoxy but body panel epoxy.  I had a body shop buddy test the strength of the panel adhesive on his frame rack.  The metal tore before the adhesive let go.  I've used it to repair the upper fairing on my FZR 1000 and recently used it to add metal tabs to the turn signal mounting tabs on the FJ.
Joe
Joe,

Does this product have a name, a Part Number, manufacturer, or source?
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Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

Tuned forks

You can buy various brands at auto body paint stores. The important part is that you're buying body panel adhesive.
You don't need the applicator gun either unless you're willing to purchase it.  This is what I last used. Looks to be from 3M.
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

red

Quote from: Tuned forks on September 30, 2018, 10:19:55 PMYou can buy various brands at auto body paint stores. The important part is that you're buying body panel adhesive. You don't need the applicator gun either unless you're willing to purchase it.  This is what I last used. Looks to be from 3M.
Tuned Forks,

Is this the right stuff?  Is this a good price?

https://www.autobodytoolmart.com/3m-automix-panel-bonding-adhesive-08115-p-11230.aspx
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Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

Tuned forks

Yep, that's the stuff.  I more recently bought a different brand and I was gonna take a pic but it's not in my garage currently.  If I can get to it this week, I'll post a pic.

Sorry but the memory doesn't recall what I paid.  Too many years ago.  I take it that you don't have a body shop, paint supply store near you?

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket

red

Quote from: Tuned forks on October 01, 2018, 09:35:58 PMYep, that's the stuff.  I more recently bought a different brand and I was gonna take a pic but it's not in my garage currently.  If I can get to it this week, I'll post a pic.  Sorry but the memory doesn't recall what I paid.  Too many years ago.  I take it that you don't have a body shop, paint supply store near you?
Joe
Joe,

Boondocks of Utah, as far as commerce goes . . .   :biggrin:  I survive here by the Internet, eBay, and Amazon mostly. 
I often have to explain what I want to the stores here, and they usually tell me that I really should patent all these good ideas.   :dash1: 
Even if I can find something "locally," it may be an hour or two away by roads.
Cheers,
Red

P.S. Life is too short, and health is too valuable, to ride on cheap parade-duty tires.

Tuned forks

I completely understand Red.  The internet and UPS are your friend.

Joe
1990 FJ1200-the reacher
1990 FZR 1000-crotch rocket