Helix case repair - 1st time solvent weld thanks to board

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m40dotcom

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Thanks to this boards members I read about how to really repair plastics like case damage/cracks and all. Went to the hobby shop and got some and like the board member said to do, I got a bottle with a tiny opening tip. Again like I read from Superduper I believe, the liquid comes out like a fire hydrant as it's so extremely fine. So after some testing with the output, I got after it. Holding the 1 large broken piece from the edge of my case to the rest of the case, I put as fine of an amount into the seam a few inches at a time. Let each segment dry before moving to the next as I needed to squeeze it real firm to almost completely hide the crack seam. Well I VERY pleased with the results. Only thing I could've done better was even use LESS liquid as I had a lil get to the other side of the crack and that's about the only place you see the seam. I was already planning on repainting the real discolored rear case like I did to m C100 with good results. After that, I'd think you would only know it was badly cracked if I told ya or you saw the inside of the case seam. Like people have said, it is crazy strong as it's a true weld of the orig plastic back together. Can't believe the strength and firmness vs any other 'glue' or crap I've used around the house.

Before
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After - The slight white/lighter color at top and bottom of seam where I had too much solvent and it went all the way through. After repaint it should be great.
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blu_fuz

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That did turn out nice. The acrylic cement is a wonderful solution and works WONDERS on these plastics :yes:
 

THAFUZZ

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Fabulous! Glad it worked for you. Now, I can throw my Dibs on it :-D We have some great friends here. Some with great minds. But not enough with both. :dunce: :w00t:
 
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