Will epoxy stick to plastic? Oh yes, it will! We’ll show you to choose and apply epoxy glue for plastic so you can get started on your plastic repairs in no time.
You may have noticed that epoxy adhesives tend to come in two parts, the same is true for epoxy glue for plastic. When the two component parts – the resin and the hardener – are mixed together, they create a strong, waterproof bond that can be used to make long-lasting repairs on all kinds of plastic items. Epoxy to fix plastic can also be used to fill in gaps.
UniBond Repair Epoxy Plastic is only suitable for bonding hard plastics, not suitable for polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), PTFE and flexible PVC.
Simply inject the epoxy glue for plastic into the crack and clamp the chair together until the glue dries.
- Put on some gloves and safety goggles and clear the workspace. Put down a sheet to protect your surfaces.
- Mix the two parts of the epoxy glue. UniBond Repair Epoxy Plastic, comes in an easy-to-use dual syringe applicator, so all you need to do is find a clean container with a non-absorbent surface to mix the epoxy glue in – preferably something you can throw away afterwards.
- Remove the lid from both syringes. Then depress the plunger to mix the two parts together before mixing for 60 seconds using the spatula provided.
- Apply the epoxy glue to one surface and press both surfaces together firmly. If you’re repairing a bigger object, you may need to clamp the two parts together or use self-adhesive tape.
- Leave it to cure. UniBond Repair Epoxy Plastic sets in just 5 minutes. The bonded items can be handled after 15 minutes.
Next time you need to make a repair on something made out of plastic, reach for UniBond Repair Epoxy Plastic.
Epoxy glue for plastic can be sanded, drilled, and painted for a seamless finish.
It’s one of the best epoxy for plastic repairs because it forms strong, invisible bonds between plastic and other surfaces and is resistant to heat and most other solvents. It can also be sanded, drilled and painted, so no one will even know the item was broken in the first place!