Can't thank you enough for posting this. I had to repair a 2 foot crack in the floor of my Citroen Mehari (worlds first plastic car) I used your recipe substituting red Lego's for black ABS - the color was an exact match, nice glossy finish and rock hard after 24 hours - hard to believe how simple it was to repair. All I need to do is install a sheet metal panel on the underside for additional support as its a high stress area. Otherwise the repair is unnoticeable, I even filled a large hole where a large portion of ABS was missing (used gorilla tape as a backing) - if you need a specific color - use Lego's as they are made of ABS plastic
@michaelwarren9208
2 жыл бұрын
I have repaired both ABS and PVC plastic using the appropriate solvents such as you have. I have always used a mesh of some sort in these repairs including fly screen and believe that it is very beneficial to the overall strength of such repairs. Where parts are subject to ongoing stress, I have even used this method on both sides of the crack/splits. after the repair is totally set (24 hours) you can fine-sand the visible side and finish it as is done in body shops on auto bumpers. If done properly, the repair is almost invisible. Good job on your video.
@lot7mckellar
Жыл бұрын
I used fiberglass cloth and it worked perfect with my slurry. The slurry saturated just fine.
@ByCINAR
Жыл бұрын
What material did you use? Acetone any plastic? How long does it take to slurry?
@loug4626
3 ай бұрын
Good to know. Have a Thule to repair that did not survive wife’s attempt to enter underground parking in spite of being reminded prior to departure and printout on mirror😢🤬😘❤️. Metal Fly screen assume? as have holes as well to fill/repair. Thx
@next1mpact
4 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to share my experience of the learning the ABS slurry trick from this video. I made some ABS slurry with broken pieces of ABS pipe and acetone. I painted over a cracked ABS elbow fitting of my sink drainage and built up a coat about 2-3mm thick over few days. Soaked the brush in acetone so that it could be reused until the last coat was done. That was a perfect solution to me. The painted ABS slurry dried up with a strong coat of ABS over the crack and the whole elbow, and stopped the leak. I would say it would last as long as the ABS pipes connected to it. This saved me a lot of work of creating enough space and repair afterward for replacing the ABS eblow. Thanks very much this video inspired me for my successful repair.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Really great to hear that nextimpact. I make videos like this to help people so I'm very happy you found it useful 👍😄
@caseyw.8325
4 жыл бұрын
Can the slurry be stored and used later? More than just 2 or 3 days... like months.
@next1mpact
4 жыл бұрын
@@caseyw.8325 I had been using the slurry over a week. Just keep the lip tight and add a bit ancetone if the slurry dry-up a bit.
@caseyw.8325
4 жыл бұрын
@@next1mpact Thanks... slurry is started, mi ed 50 Gms of black Legos and 125 mls of Acetone a few hours ago! Soo excited
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
@@caseyw.8325 I've got a jar of slurry in the shed that I made 3 weeks ago and it's still the same consistancy more or less. I find glass jars work well for storage, as there's no chance of the acetone disolving the glass and they seal really well. Good luck with it all 👍
@mst5632
Жыл бұрын
Really nice repair. I disagree that the screen didn’t add much strength though. There is a reason concrete is poured with rebar or metal mesh embedded. The screen will act to resist lateral sheer forces & resist breakage with point loading. You could also apply your first ABS slurry coat, then cover with fiberglass matting, second and third coats as you did. This would work the same as the screen but would be easier to mold around bends/corners/valleys/etc. The highest strength concrete (6000 psi) is 4000 psi concrete with fiberglass fibers added. Again, great video & thank you for sharing. This one is a keeper for sure!
@AH-gs8ey
2 жыл бұрын
Used this process to repair my Thule and it worked great; however I used fiberglass cloth instead of window screen and used ABS Pipe Cement, available from the hardware store, instead of trying to make a slurry. The ABS Pipe Cement contains ABS plastic that's been disolved in MEK and acetone. If you use the fiberglass cloth, spread a layer of the pipe cement over the repair area, lay the fiberglass cloth in the wet pipe cement then cover it with more pipe cement.
@markosswald7041
2 жыл бұрын
ABS pipe cement brand??
@TurbotaFindOut
8 ай бұрын
Home Depot had this stuff on sale. I work for a company that sells a certain brand of hot tub. When we do warranty work, where I need to cut into the bottom of the spa (ABS - thicker then the roof tent shell ill be fixing) , we use ABS medium body cement and Fibatape (drywall stuff). Pair of gloves, a paper cup, and a paintbrush. Pour the abs glue in there, slap some on, layer of tape, and then just cover the tape with the glue. When its ~70'f outside each layer dries in like 5-10 minutes. And it dries really hard too. I had one upside down in the back of the truck and the glue that came out and dried felt hard, like pipe. Had to hit it with a hammer to break it out, and some is still back there
@LTCDRRAZOR
Жыл бұрын
Similar concepts can be used for filling in and strengthening 3D prints, just use the same material as the print is made from, same color and the repair can be blended in till it disappears. It also works for filling in layer lines befor sanding.
@paweiss
Жыл бұрын
I used this method to repair a yakima roof box; it came out fantastic! I also mixed some up thin to get into the cracks and for places where I didn't want to build it up too much, like where the lid and base have to mate. And I used some thicker sheets of ABS, heat formed them to match the curve, and used them to reinforce where the support had ripped through the ABS. It's super strong and watertight now. Thanks for the tips!
@fortheloveofvideo6306
Жыл бұрын
Great to hear the repairs worked well. I really like the heat forming of the ABS sheet to match the curves, that's a handy tip I'll keep in mind for future ABS repairs 👍👌
@sulfurlad
Жыл бұрын
Nice. I'm about to do the same with a thule roof box I got that someone had backed into a low parking garage. It made a perfect hole in the back, with a single large piece coming loose, and it just puzzles perfectly into the hole. Instead of what you did with the strips of abs for strength, I'm using mending plates and machine screws to put it back together before re-sealing it all with the slurry.
@loug4626
3 ай бұрын
Wife attempted same trick 😢. What is a mending plate as I have yet to start and researching methods others have used Thankyou
@loug4626
2 ай бұрын
Figured out what mending plate is.Disregard query.
@creepyloner1979
2 жыл бұрын
i'd start with a very thin mix that'll wick into the finer cracks then build up thickness with a thicker mix. also be careful not to apply too much at once or you'll soften and deform the item you're repairing. if you want a more visually appealing finish you can sand it and apply a final coat or two with a paint sprayer.
@wombatau
Жыл бұрын
Reinforcement can be made from fibreglass, carbon fibre, kevlar, hemp, old cotton sheet, whatever is strong (no polyester clothing though). It is to add flexural and tensile strength so that you don’t need as much resin or slurry. Fibreglass is a pain in the arse to work with, especially around statically charged plastic, but it can be laid down with almost any adhesive, hot melted plastic or whatever.
@cathycleveland5151
2 жыл бұрын
My husband is fixing a cracked drain pipe for the clothes washer underneath our mobile as we speak. He’s a retired auto body repair tech. This was a easy solution. We found the support strap broke and guess the vibrations must have helped cracked the pipe. It’s 21 years old. Fantastic fix!
@DidierBan
4 жыл бұрын
Ok I just finished to watch a bunch of videos about welding plastic and yours is my best option. Thanks for the video .
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help 👍
@johntarzan5287
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha same here! Great video!
@GregoryClark-u3b
29 күн бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I am going to use it to fix a hard to find 40 year old car interior panel.
@bbiwyou
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I've always believed all plastics to be absolutely irreparable. This video will be of great use.
@SP-pr8bt
4 жыл бұрын
Ironically I have the exact same RTT with the exact same problem and I just wanted to find the best way to repair the cracks in the ABS top. Fantastic video mate 👍
@MoparHollics
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done bud I never knew you can make a slurry out of abs and use it like Bondo to put plastic back together I appreciate the video this will come in handy for future projects 👍
@devonmartinbasson
3 жыл бұрын
same. blew my mind.
@VolkanTaninmis
Жыл бұрын
Sir, this video saved me 300 bucks. Thanks for sharing this information with application. Best regards and greetings from Turkey.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
Жыл бұрын
Very happy it helped 👍🙂
@mgdurandolo
Жыл бұрын
Of course! Dissolve ABS in a solvent and use as a filler/reinforcer. Why didn't I think of that?? Thanks for posting this, it solves a lot of my ongoing repair problems and will save $$ over buying plastic fillers.
@thiodorchalkias8906
Жыл бұрын
Nice video thanks for sharing!!!! You should made two holes at the ends of broken surface in order to stop furter extension of break before any other actions.... Have good time every time!!! Best regards from Hellas (Greece)!!!
@Le_Comte_de_Monte_Felin
2 жыл бұрын
I have personally used black ABS plumbing cement/glue to repair abs boats & other large items. I use it with fiberglass cloth and have also embedded washers etc in the glue/cloth layers when a fastener hole needed reinforcement. I do as much of this from the back/unseen side as possible and have repaired broken automotive trim saving a trip to the salvage yard for a pricey obsolete part. The fiberglass cloth works extraordinarily well, just use a bondo paddle to squeegie it into the cloth and let dry between layers. (The fumes are horrendous... and don't smoke!)
@moneypitvan6378
3 жыл бұрын
Somewhat life changing. Incredible solution. I'm using this on ABS sheets to reinforce it and it seems good so far after the first coat. I think it's actually melting into the sheets a tiny bit which seems like it should be a great thing.
@Fn_It_Up_Garage
Жыл бұрын
Holly crap! How have I never known this! I modified a front pumper to fit an intercooler with fiberglass, and sure enough, it's not holding up. Now I know what to do! Thank you OP for making this video and KZitem for recommending it!
@fortheloveofvideo6306
11 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@bryanancy
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Your measurements for the slurry were perfect. All I had was ABS plumbing pipe. It worked perfect, just a long time to melt. I used pieces of plastic screen door screen to reinforce and it really helped. Thanks
@tacticalant3841
Жыл бұрын
Well done! Im in the US and have the same exact roof top tent. I bought it used and have no idea what brand it is, ive never seen another like it until this video. Its holding up well, but great to know the fix.
@herberar
Жыл бұрын
I have been repairing plastics for nearly 30 years. Your idea of using the mesh is the way to go to distribute the loads and stress better . It is a shame that it is almost impossible to buy acetone in my country. It is regulated because it used in the process of making illegal drugs . Cheers!
@cyrilpeterlee1
Жыл бұрын
Have you tried beauty salon suppliers, salons use acetone to remove nail polish😊
@kiret1505
Жыл бұрын
@@cyrilpeterlee1
@patbriere3237
3 жыл бұрын
I fixed my ABS motorcycle fairings using your recipe and i had some amazing results. Thanks a lot for your video.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
Really glad you found it useful.
@murphysquint3436
3 жыл бұрын
Repaired an ABS boat with ABS glue and plastic sheet rock joint screen. Worked great same as your slurry.
@RobStillwell
3 жыл бұрын
how has the repair held up? I have an abs boat I need to repair myself - any tips welcomed :)
@VllKlNG
2 жыл бұрын
This video just solved my little crack in my electric skateboard ABS enclosure. Brilliant - saved me lots of time and money.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped 👍. I've also used it to repair a crack in an eBike battery enclosure/case made of ABS and it worked a charm as well.
@VllKlNG
2 жыл бұрын
@@fortheloveofvideo6306 great tip to share with my ebike friends!
@mrfixitusa6165
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for posting this astonished I'm kind of a shame to myself that I've never thought of anything like this. I have repaired restored fixed more different type of things that I can count and I've used multiple methods to reinforce repair plastics of multiple kinds, with a plethora of different materials, but for some for a reason this idea never crossed my mind.... But it's in there now! This is genius, repair the plastic with the plastic! and unlike using heat, its not really changing the structure of the existing plastic.
@JohnSmith-un9fy
3 жыл бұрын
I think that the screen was a great idea. Nice work. Thanks for the tip.
@tomr2982
3 жыл бұрын
I'd guess plasterboard/drywall jointing tape would work well too - strong/cheap/easily found
@johncorstens499
Жыл бұрын
Finally some one has come up with a practical solution for ABS repairs
@Antagraber
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Some other suggest also use of acetone with ABS. While seeing you applying the aluminium fire screen layer, I wonder how it could work adding glass fibre or carbon fibre laminates as layers.
@jondavidmcnabb
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work! I like how you documented everything and showed the before and after. For folks that complain about visual stuff. It could always be sanded and painted.
@kevinbaker2470
3 жыл бұрын
Doesn't really harden enough to sand. Apply as smooth as possible and use a thick primer
@caseyrevoir
Жыл бұрын
Super cool. Try drilling each end of the crack to stop the Propagation before repair. (like a 9/64" bit). A thick layer of RTV works well too. Not all RTV is the same, Permetex Right Stuff 1 minute gasket maker (black) is my go to glue/band aid for almost everything. It is vulcanized to the surface verses glued, and flexes without popping off. (example PERMETEX # 25229) The stuff is rated to hold 250 degree F coolant across an unsupported 1/4" gap at like 30 psi. I cover the outside seem of my plastic radiator end caps and never had those repaired seems re-fail. 3/16" thick application. It also re-vulcanizes to itself so you don't have to remove the old properly attached RTV remains if repairing the repair.
@liljohnp132
Жыл бұрын
I brag on "The Right Stuff" all the time. It can also be put into "service" right away. Best gasket maker out there.
@TheDrDover
2 жыл бұрын
This is the solution I am looking for. Great video. I have been given a Yakima Skybox that is cracked up. This slurry along with some sheets of ABS should do the trick and I will end up with a nearly free roof box. Thanks!
@easystar123
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant video, many thanks for sharing. I crashed my rc model aeroplane and damaged the rudder on impact. The plane is made from white abs plastic and and the rudder got cracked in a few places. Im going to use your method of repair as it looks like a great job. Kind regards.
@belovedbrother
9 ай бұрын
Bro is out here saving lives!!
@donbon4204
3 жыл бұрын
this is a good method as is plastic welding with copper wire for strength depends on the nature of the job
@sanderbekkers8867
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing!🎉 I'm going to try this for my roof box, also have a big crack. Hope it helps🤞🏻
@DrGreenThumb135
Жыл бұрын
Try mixing in some milled glass fiber, it should make it even stronger! I use it mixed into epoxy and it works great!
@waiting4aliens
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you.
@zapatto51
Жыл бұрын
Hello. If you don't drill a small hole at the end of a crack to stop it, it will continue its way.....
@miguelrivas2605
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I was planning to send my cracked automotive part to get 3D scanned, remanufactured, then prepped, painted, and finally shipped back to me where I'd install it. Would have been weeks, if not months, plus very expensive! Instead, I will fill the stripped mounting bolt hole and repair a crack before repainting the part myself. Since it remains 'ABS' material, I can sand it down and prep it nicely for primer + paint. Thanks!
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped, hope the repairs work out well!
@lancer525
3 жыл бұрын
Damn, this is genius!!
@ThisIsToolman
Жыл бұрын
The slurry is a really good idea. I also like the idea of melting the plastic with acetone in order to embed the wire screen. You did add strength, maybe unnecessarily.
@mottavator
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had come up with the same combination of screen and ABS Slurry before seeing your video. But your video did confirm that this method will work well for ABS repair.I have been building a popup roof for my van using 2 full-size ABS pick-up truck canopies (roughly 8' x 6' x 27"). I also used Methol Ethyl Ketone (MEK) to bond large pieces together and used the slurry as a filler.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Hope your popup roof turns out well 👍
@tomputty1165
2 жыл бұрын
I usually just go nuts with a drill on some scrap ABS and use the shavings instead of the larger chunks as that dissolves much quicker. Of course, that can be tedious for larger volumes.
@dubled2765
3 жыл бұрын
Great job...very well thought out and documented! and a money saver too..fantastic!
@neilbeeching2539
8 ай бұрын
Awesome video, thanks! I'll try it on my motorcycle fairings.
@neilbeeching2539
8 ай бұрын
I used the same ratio to mix up some slurry and applied it along with some carbon fiber cloth to fix some cracks in my ABS motorcycle plastics. It worked incredibly well and I think they're now stronger than original. It was hard to get the longer crack to bond, so after a few layers on the backside, I traced the crack with a super fine dremmel cutoff disc from the front to open it up, & filled it with slurry. Saved me over $800 in new plastics. Thanks again.
@farkinarkin5099
2 жыл бұрын
What an absolutely brilliant idea. I broke a tab on a grill insert on one of the cars. This concept will work well. I've seen people use a soldering iron to weld but this is would probably work better. The aluminum screen is a good adding tensile and sheer strength (kind of like re-bar in concrete). Fiberglass matting would have worked to I imagine (but probably adds more cost. I'll probably use some sort of fabric as the tab needs a bit of flex (and is really only needed as a spacer.) A HUGE thumbs up!
@scurvofpcp
2 жыл бұрын
superglue and Baking Soda sets very quickly as well, and makes good tack welds for ABS plastic.
@kirkc9643
2 жыл бұрын
@@scurvofpcp that tip should be printed on the tube. It makes superglue so much more useful and you can file and sand the result in minutes.
@scurvofpcp
2 жыл бұрын
@@kirkc9643 And tap it, on the off chance you need to rebuild a screw hole.
@ooyginyardel4835
3 жыл бұрын
Great job but I somewhat disagree about the flyscreen. I’d think it helps quite a bit because it adds tensile cohesion.
@BM-lh5sn
2 жыл бұрын
Tried on undercover tonneau cover that was cracked on the underneath side and worked perfectly. Thanks for your video
@blackrockbrewing5141
Жыл бұрын
You are a genius my friend. Thank-you for the fantastic idea!
@sonnymaile9325
3 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea! Thank you for that
@MaacAbra
10 ай бұрын
What a brilliant idea! Thank you very much for sharing these great instructions!
@nigelperry8863
2 жыл бұрын
My comments seem to be superfluous to what others have said. So, I will just say 'thanks', I had no idea you could do this, and it's has got me out of a big bother.
@alfiefranklin7831
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent man, great video with a great solution to a problem 👍
@vgnfab
3 жыл бұрын
That's way cool! And Acetone is very accessible unlike some other chemical another video mentioned.
@donbon4204
3 жыл бұрын
mek methyl ethyl ketone or plumbers priming fluid which the later is available
@joshfarrugia22
4 жыл бұрын
The most easy way of fixing i have cracks on my rrt and was hoping that someone had the same issue
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Hope this video has been helpful. Let us know how your repairs go 👍
@steveb936
4 ай бұрын
A MASSIVE Thanks Man, Ive been searching for solution for my cracked motorbike seat base, Im going to try this looks like it'll work
@neilhay2155
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing, very well done and informative. bonding the mesh in would add a lot of strength too.
@ulamss5
Жыл бұрын
fly screen was definitely the right choice here. personally i would have used a more watery consistency.
@tomhyland861
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Video..! Used this repair inside a Sears Xcargo 20 roof box. Took the O P suggestion of no mesh and multiple layers. Incredible strong adhesion to box. 4 coats seemed durable on 4"x5" area using a 2" plastic putty knife. Repair is sealed and flexible like original box. Tested 3 hard scrap plastics in a mason jar, only one melted. Chose that one. Added more.
@MachuBaxter
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I think this technique could.also be used to repair cracks in ABS luggage 💡🧠
@Steven-vi2we
4 жыл бұрын
This looks great I'm gonna try using this to reinforce a plastic inlet manifold on an engine for running boost!
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 👍. That's another application for this method I hadn't really thought of. Let us know how it turns out.
@nathanielbolden5053
3 жыл бұрын
Man I wish I knew about this when I was trying to repair the cracked dash in my 03 yukon but now I have a new awesome weapon to add to my arsenal!...thanks a million bro!...
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
Always good to have more useful things in the arsenal. Hope it comes in handy in the future 👍
@nathanielbolden5053
3 жыл бұрын
@@fortheloveofvideo6306 rite on man!...30 plus years mechanic and always trying to learn new things!...you never know everything!...
@nathanielbolden5053
3 жыл бұрын
@Big Chief Drink a Brew, from Yankton! thanks bro!
@zedixe13
Жыл бұрын
I now use MEK , Methyl Ethyl Ketone it's better than Acetone , faster melting when you want to stick broken parts together , acetone is very slow to react . ABS plumber's fitting is a very cheap source for ABS , MEK your hardware store in the paint dept.
@cyrilpeterlee1
Жыл бұрын
Knew about acetone and thermocol aka polyesterene,never knew it could melt abs too. Thanks for sharing, you earned a sub
@fortheloveofvideo6306
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@davidreynolds4684
3 жыл бұрын
Job looks good. I did notice a couple of spots that you might want to touch up. Towards the end you did a close up of the final product. If you look closely youll see the end of the wire screen. It didnt get completely covered with the slurry. You can actually see the ends of the wires where they were cut. I have no doubt the structure is strong. I also think you were right in using the mesh for extra strength but with the mesh exposed even a tiny bit that leaves a weak spot that will be vulnerable to the elements. Also it leaves room for movement of the mesh against the abs. Over time it will most likely be the cause of failure uf you have one. As a rule you should try to go beyond the damaged area by about an inch if possible that includes the mesh support if used. The mix you made looked perfect. Good video
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
Good point with making sure the edges of the mesh are well and truly covered, I think that is a good idea. Next time I use this method I'll be keeping this in mind. Fortunately for this repair it isn't exposed to the elements (underside of roof top tent cover) so won't ever be an issue hopefully.
@davidreynolds4684
3 жыл бұрын
@@fortheloveofvideo6306 thats good its on the underside and if i remember correctly you used aluminum screen. Its also kind of funny you sent this message about an hour ago. I was thinking about you. Im in the middle of reconstructing a garage door opener motor and controls housing. The unit is flawless as far as operation. Its 15.years old but was rarely used. However a bone head doing some work here knocked the hell out of it with something. I think a 2x4. Long story short. I had just worked on it the day before. Adjusted the door and track. Within an hour of him getting here it was not raising and was eratic. I finally climbed up to check things and saw the logic board wasnt attached to the ABS/PC plastic console and the motor cover was only held together by the bulb cover and the metallic tape to reflect heat from the bulbs away from the plastic. The logic board was literally dangling from the wires and was shorting against the frame. Cant buy a replacement. So im piecing it together. Using jb weld uv light cure. And plastic welding. An hour ago i started cutting stainless steel mesh to embed into the panel and the front of the engine cover. There wasnt a single piece bigger than a dime. Jesus i need to get out more. You didnt need to know all of that crap. Ill blame it on the methylele chloride, acetone and ABS/PC fumes from the welding. I miss model glue!
@belovedbrother
9 ай бұрын
Thankfully I came across your video! I'm going to try this I was in a scooter 🛵 collision The guy hit me on the left side and part of my pannel/floorboard has a hole And I was so bummed and nothing really offered any real solutions other than to just deal with it!! But I don't want to be driving around exposed to rain or things I can get inside and damage the vehicle so this actually looks like a very viable and real fix! I was thinking of using screen tape and then ABS over top for patch
@belovedbrother
8 ай бұрын
It worked!! Such a game changer then you so much
@joseluisruiz3789
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my GOD! This is literally the only real helpful video. I watched like 10 videos of ABS Slurry but most of them were for 3D printing which is not what I was looking for. Thank you so much for making this video. I do have 1 question, once you make this ABS Slurry, how long does it last shelf wise after you use it? Thank you very much for your helpful video. I have subscribed to your channel. 😁🙏
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
Really glad you found this helpful, that's why I make these videos! To answer your question, I've had some ABS slurry made up and stored in a glass jar for around 4 months now and it's still liquid. As long as the container you store it in has an airtight seal it seems to last a while.
@jabberwockytdi8901
Жыл бұрын
If you make the slurry a little thinner you can add glass cloth to reinforce.
@seanmou-keefe6967
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I’m rebuilding my 1988 Suzuki GSXR-750 after stripping the paint (8 layers) off the fairings I found that there were some pretty substantial separation of the plastic that needed to be fixed. I also found that they were after market fairings made out of ABS, which many products won’t stick too. I just went out and bought some acetone and ABS and am looking forward to slathering it on tomorrow.
@jpurcha
Жыл бұрын
Need to repair a cowling on a Ninja 500. How did this work for you?
@sprintershepherd4359
2 жыл бұрын
this is game changing thanks , i wonder what other types of plastic this will work with
@AndysEastCoastAdventures
Жыл бұрын
All styrene based plastics.
@StonemanRocks
Жыл бұрын
Will this work with pvc as well? I would think so! Im going to try some pieces of pvc pipe and see if it will dissolve in acetone! Lots of things are made out of pvc and the manufacturing process poisons the planet along with being non recyclable ! If parts of whatever can be repaired it will save the planet maybe in some small way! Thx for getting the gears in my mind working!
@johncamplin3557
2 жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for that. I have a roof spoiler I have just removed and found the underside has damaged so I will give this method a go and then bond the spoiler back on with VHB adhesive as all mounting points with the studs have deteriorated. 😀
@JB_Auto
2 жыл бұрын
That's what I was looking for, thanks for the video.
@senatorjosephmccarthy2720
Жыл бұрын
After cleaning the contact area, you should have sanded using 60 grit, then cleaned again. And yes, the aluminum screen did add some tensile strength. Thank you for showing.
@NordicDan
3 жыл бұрын
I like your idea of using screen as an additional support. I would bet if you're concerned about adding strength, you could use aluminum screen as long as you have the clearance for the added mass it would provide once coated with the slurry. Very smart thinking on this though; I like it. Edit: watching the video again I hear you say you did use aluminum screen. I expect that did add considerable strength. I'm in the process of the "slurry repair" on a Yakima Rocketbox I picked up used and it works amazingly well. I haven't gotten to the areas I'll use screen on yet though.
@NordicDan
Жыл бұрын
Following up my comment a year later, the spot I repaired was too high of a stress location and easily tore the aluminum screen material only my second time out. My repair spot was on the lid, halfway back on the length of the carrier. Not to be outwitted by physics (ha), I sanded it all down and abraded the aluminum fabric away. I then picked up a 10-dollar steel mesh kit by Bondo which is adhesive backed so made it a little handier to hold in place. I used the mesh on the outside of the carrier, going around it section by section to secure it in place with fresh slurry, and then building it up later by layer over several days so it was nice and thick and I could tell each opening in the mesh was filled in and built up. I then used the second piece on the inside of the carrier using the same process. It's now beefed up considerably where the original crack was and I think now the repair will outlast the rest of the carrier! Credit to the uploader of this video; had he not done it I never would've even thought to use this method. This kind of stuff is what makes KZitem worth it.
@koollee
2 жыл бұрын
Maan.. This video got me nervously excited !! I Thank You Soo Much Sir .. For sharing. Highly appreciated !! Will give u a Like on this video for sure.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the positive feedback everyone, we're really happy so many people have found this video useful. It's great to hear about the different applications people have used this method for. If you liked this video don't forget to give it a thumbs up 👍. If you really liked this video you can support the channel by buying us a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/loveofvideo. Thank you!
@brianbennett5887
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent !
@next1mpact
4 жыл бұрын
Great video for showing how to make and apply abs slurry. After the abs slurry dried, the coating would be fleixble or brittle. Thanks.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Once the slurry dried it basically became hard plastic again. It's definitely not brittle, and has only a very small amount of flex which I would say is much the same as an other ABS product. Obviously the more layers you use the thicker it gets overall making it more rigid and less flexible. The repair in the video was quite rigid once dried due to the overall thickness I made it. Hope this helps.
@next1mpact
4 жыл бұрын
@@fortheloveofvideo6306 Great info. I will try it. Thanks again.
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
@@next1mpact not a problem, good luck with your repair 👍
@ScottCush
3 жыл бұрын
You just made my day so much more interesting.
@shawnhanna9446
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much mate for the vid. Excellent. I'm using the slurry to help reinforce my rear splitter on my race car. Awesome!
@flack3
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Never seen this before! Thx
@pierresmith6999
Жыл бұрын
Awesome, fixed a pool Skimmer with it!
@AutoMotivate
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Ill be using this method to strengthen my cracking dash.
@harrytrattenero8705
Жыл бұрын
very cool video~~~~you can also fill molds, make lots of things. Woody" neighbor of mine, cast a harley motor. looked Real~ yep
@ehRalph
Жыл бұрын
I’d definitely use screen in a similar repair if I ever need to do one, both for its grip and additional strength. Can’t really see a downside to having wire embedded in the patch.
@MarinusMakesStuff
4 жыл бұрын
I've fixed a 3D-printer part what was injection molded with ABS. Makerbot didn't want to replace the part for me because it was too old of a machine so I had to improvise. Going to install it right now, let's hope the reinforcements work!
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it does the job 👍
@defiantlion231
3 жыл бұрын
That fucking sucks when companies don't want to help u out due to how old 1 of their products are. Improvising & thinking outside of the box r a must to when dealing with low manufactuering products made with plastic. I call it a factory flaw from these evil companies knowing their device are made to fail.
@davearagon7571
Жыл бұрын
Would love to know how that worked out for you. I'm enjoying the hilarious self-referential irony that the manufacturer didn't want to deal with a broken part in a product that's made to solve pretty much that very problem.
@danblekeberg2470
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you !
@jonnyhonda
3 жыл бұрын
Nice one. Never knew you could do that with abs
@FirstLast-yj4ri
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video and procedure!
@BrettHoustonTube
2 жыл бұрын
ABS cement works the same for me
@alfredocuomo1546
Жыл бұрын
Actually Stainless steel mesh adds a great amount of Strength & rigidity to the repair, if it's thick enough I weld in heated steel clip of if it's thin I use staples which I heat with a soldering iron and push into the plastic along the crack before putting on the top coat with SS Mesh you used.
@MarkHarders-ss4zk
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tip, and very useful!
@SquarebodyTruckCamper
4 жыл бұрын
Well put together video. Informative and to the point. Thanks!
@fortheloveofvideo6306
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it 👍
@TV-gh7ug
2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@boba4083
4 жыл бұрын
Really well done. Thank you for sharing.
@mrdeer5585
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
@doogiehowser78
3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video im going to try using this to make a mould of something
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
I've tried some moulding or 'casting' using ABS slurry with some success. I'm planning a future video showing what I've tried. The main thing I've found is to make sure it's liquid enough and to work quick as it forms a skin very quickly. Let us know how you go with it if you do give moulding a try 👍
@doogiehowser78
3 жыл бұрын
@@fortheloveofvideo6306 thanks can you tell me what product are made from and plastic , I bought some cheap psintvtrays today but they are not dissolving , im currently soaking milk bottle and soft drink bottle in acetone and seeing if they dissolve
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
@@doogiehowser78 best bet is to just buy some ABS sheet, I found mine on Ebay, or you could try Amazon as well. A lot of house hold plastic items such as bottles seem to be made of HDPE/LDPE, so this method won't work with them. If I'm ever unsure if something is made of ABS, I'll get a cotton tip bud (cotton swab/q tip), drench it in acetone and rub it on an inconspicuous area and you'll know pretty quickly if its ABS because it will start to dissolve/go soft. Hope this helps.
@doogiehowser78
3 жыл бұрын
@@fortheloveofvideo6306 yes thanks im looking for some now , delivery from those online sites is very slow to new zealand but i will order some anyway and try buy some locally as well ,
@fortheloveofvideo6306
3 жыл бұрын
@@doogiehowser78 it could also be worth checking any nearby Hobby stores and ABS Printing supply stores. Car bumpers and motorbike fenders are some other common items made from ABS plastic too if that helps.
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