Step 2 of Plastic Repair

Urethane Supply Company has everything needed to repair and refinish plastics. From plastic welders to instant glues to epoxy fillers to paints to primers, you name it. Some of our products that you may be familiar with are: Mini-Weld Airless Plastic Welder, Plastic Magic Adhesion Promoter, PlatiFix plastic repair kit (not to be confused with Plastex plastic repair kit), Bumper and Trim Black (not to be confused with Forever Black), Wax Blaster wax remover, Flex Filler (not to be confused with Duramix), Black Cat primer (not to be confused with Transtar Hydroflex), Insta-Weld adhesives (not to be confused with Crazy Glue or LocTite), Bumper and Cladding Coat, ATV Fender Welder, Kayak and Canoe Welder for Pelican canoes, FiberFlex welding rods, Uni-Weld welding rods, EZ Weld Hot Air Plastic Welder, Steinel hot air plastic welder. We also carry a complete line of plastic welding rods. For example, we manufacture ABS welding rods, Polypropylene welding rods, Polyethylene welding rods, TPO (TEO) plastic welding rods, Polyurethane welding rods. In addition to the products you need to repair plastic, we also have detailed instructions and tutorials with step-by-step instructions on how to repair plastic.

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Clean Surface Before Repair

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to maximize strength and adhesion of the repair, it is important to thoroughly clean all contaminants from the surface in the damaged area.

Step 1 - Clean both sides with soap and water... or even better, use Scuff Magic. Dry off with a clean cloth or compressed air.

Step 2 - Spray on 1000 Super Clean Plastic Cleaner and wipe off while wet with a clean, lint free cloth. Wipe in one direction to avoid spreading contaminants back over the clean area.

Align Damage

If the plastic is distorted, heat with 6500VT high temp heat gun and reshape the distorted area. When heating plastic, it is important that the plastic be heated all the way through. Hold the heat gun on the area until the opposite side of the plastic is uncomfortable to the touch. Once heated, force the plastic back into position with a block of wood or other tool, then cool the area with a clean wet cloth.

Thermoset urethanes have a "memory" that will often cause them to go back to their original position if held under a heat lamp or in a heated spray booth.

If the part is cut or torn to the edge, align the outer surface with 6481 aluminum body tape and begin the repair process on the backside. By aligning the outer surface, you minimize the amount of filler required later to restore the profile to the part.

 

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Super Clean
1000-A
Super Clean Plastic Cleaner
$7.80
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Scuff Magic
1020
Scuff Magic
$17.50
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BOOK
How to Repair Plastic Bodywork
$24.95
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