Plastic repairs

[bambooboyz]

Hi all. Has any one used a plastic welder to repair a cracked cowling? Which type of plastic rod to use? Any tips? Thanks.

 

[BATTMAN]

i just use fiberglass in the back and cover the front with flexible putty.

 

[BusaWhipped]

I've plastic welded up a bunch of fairings. If it's just a crack. you don't need to add additional plastic.

 

[Jerrys1]

I have repaired several pieces with a plastic welder the best luck I have had for filler material is to find a broken panel made of the same material and cut pieces from it. None of the filler rods that came with the welder seem to do a very good job. After welding I also use the flexable putty to finish it off.

 

[Vic_E55_2001]

Fibegglass filled bondo works great.

 

[bambooboyz]

Thanks all will try welding but new panels don't cost much if it doesn't go well

 

[mike1180]

If you are careful you can use a soldering gun to melt the pieces together from the rear.
Then use fiberglass over the area on the back for strength.
I don't have a plastic welder, and this works pretty good for me.

 

[BIKE DUDE]

There is a new universal weld rod that comes in a ribbon form. It works on all plastics so you don't have to try and match up the material

good luck

 

[BusaWizard]