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Old 07-25-2016, 08:57 PM
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what brand or type adhesive to use to repair acrylic?
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The make this stuff called acrylic cement. It's a liquid that melts it kinda in a way.
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The make this stuff called acrylic cement. It's a liquid that melts it kinda in a way. http://www.sears.com/ips-weld-on-wel...w&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Super Glue or other acrylic adhesives
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Jim Lee said PS 30 could be used for a windshield that has a piece broken off of it. He knows a few things about windshields.

The following is a post from another source. This is only what I have been told but will give you something to look into.

There are 2 common methods of gluing acrylic sheet. The first and most commonly used is solvent cementing using methylene chloride in a syringe or squeeze bottle with a needle. WARNING: use in a well ventilated area only, methylene chloride is a suspect carcinogen. You scrape and sand the edges you are going to join to remove saw marks. Place the 2 pieces together and run the syringe along the joint. Capillary action will draw the solvent into the joint and weld the pieces together.

The second method uses a 2 part adhesive (PS-30) which is methacrylate monomer and a catalyst combination. In this case you leave a space of about 1/32" between the 2 parts to be bonded and use masking tape on the bottom of the joint. You then mix up the adhesive and fil the void with the adhesive mix. It is a process which takes a little practice to accomplish without making a mess.

Both adhesives are available from Craftics or from most plastics distribution outlets. The solvent is easier to use and hardens to the touch in seconds though full strength takes a few minutes for complete outgassing and evaporation. The PS-30 is stronger but far more expensive and the parts should not be moved until full cure at 24 hours.
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