question about JB Weld and Plexi

SpyderMatrix · 03-01-03, 10:22 AM

i have plexi glass i a need to bond plexi pieces together and also put some hinges on the glass to make a door could i use JB weld for these things just tell me if i can or not i know there are other ways just need to know if i can do this this way

Ardneh42 · 03-01-03, 10:49 AM

It says on the tube of jb weld that it can bond hard plastics, so I am taking that as a yes.

-Jon

*edit: w00t w00t got my first star

SpyderMatrix · 03-01-03, 10:50 AM

cool and congrats

Temo Vryce · 03-01-03, 11:44 AM

Personally I would test it on some scrap pieces of Plexie first so as not to ruin your purdy case.

SpyderMatrix · 03-01-03, 11:53 AM

not for a case for a special Watercooling project

Turando · 03-01-03, 11:58 AM

i wouldent if i was you, if this is going to be in contact with any water atall i wouldent.

use proper plexi glue

Cheers, Turando

SpyderMatrix · 03-01-03, 12:02 PM

no contact with water man its ok then

Turando · 03-01-03, 12:08 PM

oh ok

, but surely if its in view its gonna look crap.

TyRex · 03-01-03, 12:32 PM

Best stuff i've ever used for bonding plexi is PVC cement. I've used everything you could think of to bond plexi, and PVC cement is by far the most superior and easiest to work with. At least IMO.

SpyderMatrix · 03-01-03, 12:56 PM

i will be seen but i can make it so its not seen well

Sniperboy · 03-01-03, 01:50 PM

Can't you make your own glue by melting a scrap piece of plexi in acetone? I'm not sure if this is for plexi or for acrylic, though.

Edit: Plexiglass is just a brand name of acrylic, so it should work

SpyderMatrix · 03-01-03, 05:00 PM

dunno but i think i have what i need now so thanks i will let you guys know my project as soon as i get some pics done and the final diagrams done

Daemonfly · 03-02-03, 12:25 AM

For plexi-to-plexi gluing, just get Weld-On. Made especially for this. (Clear too)

JB Weld will work for LOW STRENGTH bonds with plexi, and unless you rough it up with sandpaper, it will not stick that well at all. I've pulled plexi bonded with JBWeld apart with my fingers, not much force at all.

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SpyderMatrix Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA	question about JB Weld and Plexi i have plexi glass i a need to bond plexi pieces together and also put some hinges on the glass to make a door could i use JB weld for these things just tell me if i can or not i know there are other ways just need to know if i can do this this way __________________ <-----------New Avatar for OC F@H2 Team Member of the 3d Mark 2001 team My Heatware
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Ardneh42 Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Antonio, Texas	It says on the tube of jb weld that it can bond hard plastics, so I am taking that as a yes. -Jon *edit: w00t w00t got my first star __________________ My Heat
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03-01-03, 11:58 AM	#6
Turando Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK	i wouldent if i was you, if this is going to be in contact with any water atall i wouldent. use proper plexi glue Cheers, Turando
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03-01-03, 12:02 PM	Thread Starter #7
SpyderMatrix Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA	no contact with water man its ok then __________________ <-----------New Avatar for OC F@H2 Team Member of the 3d Mark 2001 team My Heatware
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03-01-03, 12:08 PM	#8
Turando Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: UK	oh ok, but surely if its in view its gonna look crap.
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03-01-03, 12:32 PM	#9
TyRex Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Indiana	Best stuff i've ever used for bonding plexi is PVC cement. I've used everything you could think of to bond plexi, and PVC cement is by far the most superior and easiest to work with. At least IMO. __________________ xp 1700(DLT3C JIUHB 0310) oc 2300(11.5*200, cas2) watercooled (39C at 1.65vcore) 8RDA kingston 2x256megs hyperx pc3000 My Heatware
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03-01-03, 12:56 PM	Thread Starter #10
SpyderMatrix Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA	i will be seen but i can make it so its not seen well __________________ <-----------New Avatar for OC F@H2 Team Member of the 3d Mark 2001 team My Heatware
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Sniperboy Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Omaha, NE/Ithaca, NY	Can't you make your own glue by melting a scrap piece of plexi in acetone? I'm not sure if this is for plexi or for acrylic, though. Edit: Plexiglass is just a brand name of acrylic, so it should work Last edited by Sniperboy; 03-01-03 at 05:01 PM.
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03-01-03, 05:00 PM	Thread Starter #12
SpyderMatrix Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA	dunno but i think i have what i need now so thanks i will let you guys know my project as soon as i get some pics done and the final diagrams done __________________ <-----------New Avatar for OC F@H2 Team Member of the 3d Mark 2001 team My Heatware
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03-02-03, 12:25 AM	#13
Daemonfly Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NW Pa	For plexi-to-plexi gluing, just get Weld-On. Made especially for this. (Clear too) JB Weld will work for LOW STRENGTH bonds with plexi, and unless you rough it up with sandpaper, it will not stick that well at all. I've pulled plexi bonded with JBWeld apart with my fingers, not much force at all. __________________ New build coming soon: Q6600 \| Abit IP35-Pro \| EVGA 8800GT 512mb \| Tt Mozart TX case \| 2-loop watercooling Heatware
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