repairing acrylic wind screen?

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07-24-2016, 11:12 AM

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repairing acrylic wind screen?

My wind screen on my 02 31 sonic has a piece broken off on the upper corne.r. not sure what material was used to manufacture the wind screen but anyone know what I should use to glue it back?

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I tried a 2 part epoxy that did not hold. I'd be curious too as to what might actually bond acrylic. Anyone?

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Originally Posted by splashandburn

I tried a 2 part epoxy that did not hold. I'd be curious too as to what might actually bond acrylic. Anyone?

Check out his thread in the general section.
If it's acrylic solvent weld it. If it's polycarbonate you need to use Methylene Chloride. It's toxic so be careful.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...nd-screen.html