Re: Suns-at-Home Digest, Vol 32, Issue 8 SS20 case glue?

On 8/31/13 12:00 PM, [email protected] wrote:

> ...
> what sort of glue will
> work on that plastic.  I've tried using acetone to solvent-weld it in
> the past (for much more minor damage), with no success.  Anyone have
> success stories to share?

I haven't had to glue Sun cases in particular.

Otherwise my go-to is to use steel wool or Scotch-Brite to scuff the
mating surfaces, use rubbing alcohol to clean them, and once thoroughly
dry store or house brand Super Glue adhesive.  A flat level area for the
object to lay for ~24 hours for the set-up and cure and Robert's your
mother or fathers brother.  Well ventilated room, 65 degress F or more,
read and follow all manufacturers instructions, &c.

I have used additional lengths of similar (and not) plastic laid and
glued similarly on the inside to strengthen the joints, both across and
with the crack being repaired.

The house brand glue often comes in a convenient and inexpensive
three-pack so if nec'y I can test in a small inconspicuous area the
reaction of the plastic to the glue if I think that is warranted.

You will likely want to ponder a bit, considering the layout and
(relative) sizes of the edges to be joined, deciding if you want to do
one glue-up up everything and perhaps gentle application of carpenters
clamps borrowed or rented for the occasion, or reassemble bit-by-bit.
If you have scrap wood and tie-down straps they can make surprisingly
good clamps, just mind it doesn't buckle.



Good luck and glad it didn't fall on you.