With how much plastic is in cars, it’s only a matter of time before some plastic breaks in your car. In this video we use epoxy to fix the broken glove box in my R32 for about $10. Ive also been able to fix a few kids toys with the same method. You can also use washers, or even a paperclip to reinforce the repair. #DIYwtihDAP #humblemechanic
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U R THE MAN !!!!
You can use nail polish instead of touch-up paint to colour the plastic.
why not take the broken piece and glue it back? this made no sense to me…
USE ACETONE for ALL cleaning, including the bonding surfaces and tools. Acetone comes cheap at about $2-3 bucks for a bottle of … wait for it … Nail Polish Remover! USE gloves AND lots of ventilation. Acetone won't do any real harm, but it is a really nasty odor. Acetone will eat many plastics, which exposes fresh clean bonding surfaces. DO NOT LET ACETONE TOUCH ANY CLEAR PLASTICS!!!
Thank you for putting the time and effort into thinking of ways to fix and repair MKIV plastics. I'm now motivated to fix my glovebox and then some lol.
anyone tried the gooey tape heat/air people use on ductwork? its verrrry tough, dunno the name.
found epoxy GEL at harbor freight, try it.
Very good ideas man,mine was broken too and the new is very expensive,something else i have a 20vt mk4 can i change the cups of ingectors to the intake manifold without take out the manifold,if you have a video with injectors send me a link.thank you
I LOVE IT…I HAVE BEEN AN GLASS MASTER TECH FOR 40+ YEARS…I have had this very problem on auto glass repairs…out in the field places you into a panic…I carried an assortment of small screws and would hide those in an un noticeable spot…it got me out of jams while doing repairs…whew…
Yup…most plastic today is for install quickly…try to get it undone with no damage…this repair is BRILLIANT!!!