Hi Guys

 

I need to glue some plastics together for some mods on my Zed and i dont have no idea on what type of glue to use

 

The glue has to be able to withstand high temperatures and be as strong as fvck but also be of a clear nature so that its not really visible!

 

Please dont come back and say superglue as that stuff is crap

 

Can anyone help

 

Fas

What type of plastic are you using?

it all depends on what plastic you are trying to glue?? to which adhesive you want to use have you tried modelling glue poly cement ect. that might work.

Modeling glue (polystyrene cement) is ok for ABS plastics. But it makes the section to which it melts a little brittle.

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Yes what plastic do you want to glue fas? Then I can tell you what to try;)

i dont wanna say but i dont think iv got a choice

 

Basically i wanna glue together some angel eye light units to the plastic inner light piece in the headlights

 

Has to be able to withstand the heat from the lights and not be really that visible and also be really strong as the car has stiff suspension and will be vibrating like fvck

 

Heres a quick piccy of the mess LOL

 

Fas

You might be able to weld it.

a lil job like that, araldite rapid will be more than up for it! :cool:

a lil job like that, araldite rapid will be more than up for it! :cool:

 

Is it clear in colour and how strong is it, i just dont wanna have to take my lights apart if it doesint hold!

 

Fas

I used epoxy two part glue , araldite or similar, when i modded mine to take mercedes HID,s , i cut out the zed bulb holder and glued in the merc one , these must get really hot but i,ve not had a problem with them and its nearly clear :dance: :dance: HTH

Araldite offer a range of epoxy (two part) glues. Decent shops have the whole range and they should say what colour, temp resistance on the packaging.

I've used 2 part epoxy on my rear light conversion and it worked a treat. Can send you some if you want as it comes in 5ml sachets.

I've used 2 part epoxy on my rear light conversion and it worked a treat. Can send you some if you want as it comes in 5ml sachets.

 

Thanks for the offer Phil, just wanna make sure that i get the correct kind as i want a glue thats gonna handle alot of heat as the Light units will sit right in front of the headlight bulb so will be very hot

 

What exact type is it if you dont mind me asking?

 

Cheers

 

Fas

When I was going to do this before I realised what a big fookin PITA it would be I was advised by Cos to use a clear silicone sealent, as this what Cos used on all his conversions. HTH

When I was going to do this before I realised what a big fookin PITA it would be I was advised by Cos to use a clear silicone sealent, as this what Cos used on all his conversions. HTH

 

Ill look it up mate

 

Cheers

 

Fas

Thanks for the offer Phil, just wanna make sure that i get the correct kind as i want a glue thats gonna handle alot of heat as the Light units will sit right in front of the headlight bulb so will be very hot

 

What exact type is it if you dont mind me asking?

 

Cheers

 

Fas

 

Will send you some details tomorrow as I don't have it at home ;)

Will send you some details tomorrow as I don't have it at home ;)

 

Cheers Mate

 

Fas