How to re-bond broken old plastic parts. Better than glue.

I’ve used Methyl Ethyl Keytone (MEK) to fix old broken plastic with great success. If it is the right type of plastic - this is better than glue, and better than epoxy. It melts the old plastic and then when it dries, it produces a molecular bond. I’ve used this on my Arrow Ball Clocks, on my Toyota 4Runner roof rack covers, and many other things. This is great to know for any hobbyist that is trying to repair old plastic or glue plastic back together.
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[@playerpianoshop]

Very interesting procedure. Thanks for sharing your secret!

[@UnderbeIIy]

What happens if you accidentally stick yourself with the syringe?

[@intellatek]

How strong is this bond? I have some plastic benches at work where the slats have cracked in half. Would this bond them back together while being strong enough to support people sitting on it?

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello. For the purposes I use it for it appears to be as strong as the original piece. But I don't think I would trust it for the weight of a person. Plus, if that plastic is old and brittle enough that it cracked once - It's going to crack again in some other place. Rick

[@chrislind2]

I see this video was fairly recent. I have sent you emails and placed an order but have not heard anything yet. Are you still in business? Please respond.

[@rickstid-bits]

Hello, Is this C. Lindley? If it is, I have replied to every email you've sent me, and you have not answered my question. Rick

[@rickstid-bits]

If this is C. Lindley in Eugene, Oregon: I have replied to every one of your emails. Please check your spam folder.