Colin Lindsay Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 I was working in the footwell of the GT6 when I straightened up and in doing so hit my head off the indicator stalk, which promptly snapped off. I have replacements ok but as I have the column-mounted overdrive this lever is cranked to allow more room between the two stalks, and I'd like to try to repair it. I tried to glue it with Superglue, which didn't work, and Evostick, which also didn't work. I think I need to find some kind of glue that will bond the nylon block back together, unless the old faithful Gorilla Glue will suffice? (Have to buy some then!) Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Hi Colin, you should have asked the question before attempting to use anything. The correct Superglue with an activator may have worked - but I suspect not now as the surface is contaminated with other stuff. Gorilla may work, but!! A quality Araldite stands a chance. However Nylon is a pig to work with due to its oily nature. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Agree with Roger about difficult of gluing nylon. You need another approach. The nylon block had a boss which has broken off with the stalk, but the hole for the stalk looks deeper than the stalk needed, originally. Cut off that boss, and implant the stalk in the block, if necessary - and of course very carefully! - drilling it deeper. A tight fit and some barbs - grooves cut with a junior hacksaw, or fine file might do - on the stalk, plus Araldite may fix the stalk in. Good luck! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Par for the course, I'm afraid, Roger. Break it, attempt repairs and if THAT doesn't work, then ask. I think John's on the ball - I'll trim both faces flat and expose a lot more stalk, and then glue the longer stem back in with Araldite. If it works, great, if not thankfully I've a few replacements salted away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 a good cover of araldite is my choice , ive only found gorilla glue best left in the back of the cupboard, its never stuck anything ive tried , jb weld ???? or modroc ??? pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 17 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: ive only found gorilla glue best left in the back of the cupboard next to the WD40 pete I have the same feelings with WD40. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 yes agree good on the day no lasting use what so ever . Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 2 hours ago, RogerH said: I have the same feelings with WD40. Roger Never tried sticking anything with WD40, but I did recently get Gorilla Glue down between a fingernail and the skin beneath and it caused me no end of bother. I used it recently to fill holes in ceilings where inset lights were removed - cut a circle of plasterboard the same size, wet it, coat the edge with Gorilla Glue and push into place. Once plastered it was completely invisible. The biggest problem with the stuff is the expansion; it can push parts apart if left unclamped. As for Araldite... I once lost a front crown and in desperation Araldited it back in place long enough for me to attend an official function, after which it was off to the dentist and it came out again surprisingly easily when required to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 agree with removing the nylon off the arm but have you tried JB Weld takes time to set but very good, and provided you have a mold assembly it can be built up, can be drilled and tapped when set or filed so sets hard. If I'm really in trouble I've used a motor bike fairing two pak repair kit, its great small packet and expensive ($80 here) repaired my sons Alfa interior door handle assembly with it and it lasted years, comes with a molding compound too which is reusable I'll look up the name when its daylight and I go in the garage. Peter T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 it's daylight now been to the garage the Motorbike fairing repair kit is "Plastex Plastic Repair Kit" info as attached. Regards Peter T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Peter Truman said: it's daylight now been to the garage the Motorbike fairing repair kit is "Plastex Plastic Repair Kit" info as attached. Regards Peter T Have heard about this stuff, never used it but supposed to be very good. Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Can't speak on "Plastex", but Gorilla is great for glass fibre repairs, precisely because of its expansion. Forces its way into the weave of the glass fibre, like you should do with resin, but without the work! Needs to be clamped, but a G, or a drilled hole (filled later) a bolt and a compression plate does that. Fills defects too! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Cheapest I've found Plastex is £18.99 online (that's a small kit) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plastic-Repair-Kit-Plastex-Acrylic-Small-Repair-Kit/163663297391?hash=item261b17bb6f:g:2FMAAOxyrrpTi3R4 Never thought of Gorilla for fibreglass John; I've almost finished a hard top for my 1200 and was looking at strengthening some of the mounting points. That's given me something to experiment with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunW Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Plast-Aid works well. It's the 2 part powder/solvent stuff. Starts off liquid, then goes maluable like putty and finally sets hard. Especially good on hard plastics that other glues don't grab very well or for fabricating small plastic items or snapped off bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Can't offer any advice on this as all my experiments have been with metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 So isn't this an excellent excuse for some sideways experiments? You don't want to be corralled into so narrow a research field, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 As always, research doesn't start with an idea, it starts with a research grant! With one of the test materials costing at least £20, anyone like to contribute? John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 It starts with an idea, for which you get a grant. A bit like my book writing. I don't get an advance for an idea, only for a completed book... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Hi, Hot melt glue should work well. JB weld? Cheers, Iain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 All contributions gratefully received. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 You have my admiration and support. That should be worth more than mere cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitFire6 Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 My respect exceeds Hero worship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Colin - Thank you. I have not done any further work on the bonnet due to other, time invasive, commitments. I hope to pick up again in a few weeks. Currently, my study is more akin to a cross between a recording studio and a mass of copper spaghetti. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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