Plastic Patch Job Advice?

[unclejake]

Looking to patch up some holes and cracks in my 10 year old two man trap sled tub. Any suggestions on what to use????

I don't want anything too elaborate or expensive...just a quick fix....just to get it cleaned/fixed up to sell to a buddy.

Thanks!

[bigdog]

Some guys were talking about using JB metal weld epoxy with good results. Can also use P-tex which is a plastic stick used to repair snow ski bottoms. Can get P-tex at a place that services skis for about $.50 a stick.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Dude........DUCT TAPE!!!!!

[cyberamish]

The material used on those sleds (high density/ultra high density polyethylene)is almost impossible to glue with any adhesive type cements. I only know of one that was marketed by King Starboard to use with their material that was a two part urethane system that ran about $75.00 for 4 oz. Some of the plastic distributors in town might be able to order it for you. Likewise since it is such a stable material you won't find any off the shelf solvent adhesives that will work (that's why most of the glues/solvents/acids sold in plastic bottles are in HDPE containers) Depending on how large the cracks are your best bet would be to use a hot melt glue. Make sure the surface is clean and oil free first. lightly sanding the surrounding area with some coarse sandpaper will also help. If you use a dual temp glue gun use the highest setting. You should get adhesion but may not as some of those sleds were formed from "wide spec" or regrind material and even hot melt may not work. There is also a product out there that is a tape used for repairing poly tarps that might work. After applying the tape you have to go over it with an iron to achieve a good bond. I've seen it at Mill's before back with the tarps. If you really want the job done right take it to someone who does plastic welding. I only know of a couple of places in the cities that do (or at least did) Seelye Plastics and I think Industrial Plastics did as well. The melt window on that material is so narrow that if you try to do it yourself you are going to end up with a much larger hole. Hope some of this helps.