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iapexl8r
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Posted: Feb/01/2014 at 9:37am |
I have been looking at this hot stapler for some plastic repairs that have been on the list.
this rebel dash was in two seperate pieces when I started. it is fairly easy to use the hardest part is holding the peice your working on together tight , its is easier with help.
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pit crew
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Been using one for a while now and it works great. The only problem I ran across is that once in a while the button in the handle sticks and you can get yourself a nice little burn. Even used it to make some new seat back hooks for a seat shell back. Still hang in there.
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iapexl8r
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wow is that metal?
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pit crew
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The new "hook" was made from a piece of high density plastic. It is textured so it looks different then the shell back plastic. I use a heat gun to form the ends then used the hot stapler with the "corner" staples to attach it to the shell back. I made three such repairs and they have all held up for a couple of years now,.
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White70JavelinSST
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Sorry to upset you're post, but I'm confused why a hot stapler is needed. I used Plastex to repair the dash overlay on the WhiteJav. I've used Plastex to repair other ABS plastic parts commonly found on AMC cars. Damaged, cracked, pieces missing, whatever, grille repair is easy with Plastex. The stapler must be installed where it cannot be seen. Plastex can restore the part to as new condition and makes a stronger repair than the parent plastic.
I do not work for Plastex, I've just used the product and was very happy and felt very lucky to have stumbled upon it.
Armand
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hi is that plastex usable to repair motorcycle ferrings I believe it is abs but not ninja 1000r, thanks
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White70JavelinSST
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Watch the video.
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TexasJavelin
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This is exactly what I have used
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sweatlock
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Couldn't you use both? Apply the Plastex to the joint, apply some force to keep the joint closed and then apply the staples? I'm thinking that while staples do melt the plastic some, it's primarily a mechanical bond, whereas the Plastex will"fuse" the plastic chemically. The Plastex may also fill in the crack so that it can be lightly sanded and primed/painted. I would think it would make a great repair.
Anyway, I have one of these Eastwood hot staplers and I have yet to use it, but I plan to do so on both my dash and the driver's side plastic piece that runs under the 1/4 window. I may buy some Plastex and try it out. |
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White70JavelinSST
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sweatlock wrote
Couldn't you use both? Apply the Plastex to the joint, apply some force to keep the joint closed and then apply the staples? I'm thinking that while staples do melt the plastic some, it's primarily a mechanical bond, whereas the Plastex will"fuse" the plastic chemically. The Plastex may also fill in the crack so that it can be lightly sanded and primed/painted. I would think it would make a great repair. Anyway, I have one of these Eastwood hot staplers and I have yet to use it, but I plan to do so on both my dash and the driver's side plastic piece that runs under the 1/4 window. I may buy some Plastex and try it out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Yeah I don't know why you couldn't use both, however joint movement after applying Plastex will weaken the joint. Plastex is a "solvent" weld style of repair. Melting the staple into the joint is only a local repair and dosen't completely encompass the entire damage, Plastex does. I can see where the hot stapler has it places, so if you try both in combination, let us know if they actually enhanced each other or just made it more difficult. Armand |
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