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    Default Plastic to Plastic bonding...

    Does anyone know what would be the best way to bond plastic to plastic? I am looking to custom mount my ScanGauge but I need to take the mounting points from the front panel of the ScanGauge and mount them on a plastic surface.

    Doesn't have to be pretty as its hidden behind the panel but it just needs to be pretty solid.

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    hot glue gun?

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    Some sort of resin would be in order I'd say. I wish I could remember more than 10 years ago at school. We did this very thing in wood work (yes, we worked with plastics too). I just can't remember what it's called!!

    What about super glue?

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    Dont underestimate the power of the Hot Glue Gun!

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    I have tried a hot glue gun on "mazda" plastic before and it held but I fear it might to hold enough...remember the ScanGauge has buttons and buttons are pushed so that force might be enough to dislodge whatever is glued so I was looking for something with a bit more hold.

    Thats an idea Rowan, I might see how super glue goes...I still have to send my ScanGauge away anyway to get the firmware upgraded and the LEDs fixed.

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    A good epoxy resin should work well and probably better than Supa Glue, (Araldite or similar), just remember to mix the two parts evenly, if not then it won't bond correctly, and clean the surface thoroughly before applying (meths or similar)

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    Thanks Chris...might be something I can look at as well.

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    Q Bond
    it's a powder and glue so you can reinforce it aswell

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    Araldite! So if you spill your drink, your bond will not be affected

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    Give Mr Plastics a call (located in Slacks Creek). Tell him Troy told you to call. 3290 6188‎

    Mr Plastics - Google Maps

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    Do that fabricate plastic stuff Troy or just sell plastic related items?

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    Silicon FTW. It's flexy so vibrations wont break it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tricache View Post
    Do that fabricate plastic stuff Troy or just sell plastic related items?
    He fabricates plastic items, from 1 to 1000+

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    If you want it to be perminant, maybe give sikaflex a try?

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    Thanks for the info guys....ScanGauge is back in the USA getting updated and repaired and when its back I will see what will be my best option.

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