Has anyone every found a way to glue/repair an engine cover (plastic) panel. I have one that has mounting foot broken off. I can fabricate a new foot but I'm wondering if there is an adhesive that will bond to the plastic they make these out of (2005 Escape V6). If nothing else I guess a mechanical fastener can be sued to secure a fabricated mounting foot. There is no point in looking at a junk yard as I suspect all of them have broken in the same place.
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI think the material A.B.S. I am not sure how good a bond you would get with 2 part expoxy, in the past I have used a long nut called a stud joiner and large "penny" repair washer
" We're trying to plug a hole in the universe, what are you doing ?. "
(Walter Bishop Fringe TV show)
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationI think the material A.B.S. I am not sure how good a bond you would get with 2 part expoxy, in the past I have used a long nut called a stud joiner and large "penny" repair washer
" We're trying to plug a hole in the universe, what are you doing ?. "
(Walter Bishop Fringe TV show)
I have successfully "soldered" my plastic glasses frames with a soldering iron using a black plastic zip-tie as solder.
I'm also quite fond of silicone gasket maker to glue things to other things. It holds great, is chemical, heat and vibration resistant, yet you can remove it whenever you're ready.
I'm not sure if either is a viable option for you.
If it is abs then you can glue an abs part to it with acetone. Just coat both parts and join together. For a stronger bond "melt" some scrap or shavings of abs into the acetone then apply like a paste.
I second Q bond. A cheaper alternative is something I use regularly. Super glue and baking soda. Search for Sweet Project Cars on Youtube. He has a video on repairing plastic this way
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