Selden plastic

[pandos]

I want to do some small repairs to the plastic parts of a furlex drum.

Can anyone advise about glueing it.

 

[Boathook]

I don't know the type of plastic but a super glue may work or a 2 part type. Big problem though; depending on what and where broken, the loads can be big on the plastic components and the repair may not last long.

 

[pandos]

I don't know the type of plastic but a super glue may work or a 2 part type. Big problem though; depending on what and where broken, the loads can be big on the plastic components and the repair may not last long.

Very little if any loads involved. Damaged in dismasting (hopefully one off vent for this furler)

The question renains.. super glue or two part or something more exotic..

 

[PabloPicasso]

Super glue doesn't perform well in wet environments AFAIK.

 

[fredrussell]

Some (many) plastics are notoriously difficult to glue. To be sure of a permanent repair it would be necessary to find out which type of plastic you are dealing with. An email to Selden might be worthwhile in this regard.

 

[alahol2]

Super glue doesn't perform well in wet environments AFAIK.

It held my denture plate together for a few years.

 

[MoodySabre]

I repaired my daughters shower head with glue for hard plastics bought at a DIY shed. It lasted years. I can't remember what it was but these might do the job
How to repair hard plastic with glue | DIY BOSTIK
Stick 2 Hard Plastic Adhesive - Everbuild

 

[Stemar]

I would hope that a dismasting is an insurance job. If that's the case, I'd expect the furler damage to be be part of the claim

 

[pandos]

I would hope that a dismasting is an insurance job. If that's the case, I'd expect the furler damage to be be part of the claim

Not my dismasting!!

I am going to email Selden.. putting on an unsuitable glue will likely ruin the surfaces ...

I expect them to tell me it's a trade secret and send me a catalogue where I can select new parts...

 

[Stemar]

I expect them to tell me it's a trade secret and send me a catalogue where I can select new parts...

And a "by the way, the parts you want are no longer available for that model. Look at this shiny new one for ££££"