I need help with repairing a plastic part

[Cr0nJ0b]

I thought I would post this here, since there are so many highly technical people that hang out at AT...so here we go.

I have a stroller, Silver Cross Baby stroller. It's a single and my wife loves it. The problem is that the wheel broke off and there is no way to buy replacement parts.

I've tried glueing it with various adhesives, but none seem to help well enough or long enough. Obvioulsy there is a lot of stress at this one joint.

What I'm looking for is a good recommendation for an adhesive that might hold well.

I have no idea what kind of plastic it is, but I'm sure it's the same type that is generally used for this type of application...pvc? not sure.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

try a polyurethance glue, such as Gorilla Glue or ,even better, a construction-grade polyurethane

 

[I Saw OJ]

A nice amount of krazy glue wont hold it?

 

[bctbct]

what part broke, the rim?

 

[skyking]

Pics, we need pics!

 

[NoShangriLa]

call or email silvercrosscanada.ca and ask them for glue recommendation to apply on the plastic they use for stroller construction. Or, replacement parts if available.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: skyking
Pics, we need pics!

GEEZ< it's like the #1 UNwritten Rule......


Real answer, if you can find out the TYPE of plastic, you can then get an appropriate epoxy and fabricate a wrap of plastic mesh drywall tape and coat it with that epoxy, like a fiberglass application .
I have done this on musical instruments with great success. It's especially effective if you can do it on the side not exposed.

 

[ktehmok]

I've used JB Weld to fix plastic before. But a true epoxy glue might be better.

 

[Squisher]

We really do need pics to see what you're trying to glue.

If you're gluing two relatively flat pieces back together the the urethane glue might work.

Less flat, JB Weld is like a high strength Bondo and can give some shaping abilities.

A high stress area like a wheel might need some metal (like a hose clamp) to reinforce the joint.

 

[Cr0nJ0b]

thanks for all of the fast suggestions. I'm on my way out the door but will post pics when I get back. Where should I put the pictures? can I upload them to the forum?>

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: Squisher
We really do need pics to see what you're trying to glue.

If you're gluing two relatively flat pieces back together the the urethane glue might work.

Less flat, JB Weld is like a high strength Bondo and can give some shaping abilities.

A high stress area like a wheel might need some metal (like a hose clamp) to reinforce the joint.

 

[Squisher]

Originally posted by: Cr0nJ0b
thanks for all of the fast suggestions. I'm on my way out the door but will post pics when I get back. Where should I put the pictures? can I upload them to the forum?>

http://pics.bbzzdd.com/

 

[TheGizmo]

jb weld is definately what you want