PLASTICWELD EPOXY PUTTY - 2 OZ

PlasticWeld bonds to most major plastic types, including PVC, ABS, polycarbonate, acetal such as Delrin, polystyrene, polyurethane, fiberglass and composites. It will not bond to polyethylene, including HDPE, or to polypropylene, and no commercial epoxy will. Sand or scuff the surface and clean it with acetone before applying. If you are unsure what the plastic is, test adhesion on a hidden area first.

Yes, once it is fully cured. It has a 20 to 25 minute work life and reaches a functional cure in two to three hours, but support recommends allowing a full 24 hours before exposing the repair to water. Apply it to a dry, sanded surface; it will not bond to a wet one. If you cannot dry the area, use WaterWeld (8277) instead.

No. J-B Weld does not offer a lasting repair for plastic fuel tanks. They are typically polyethylene or polypropylene, which will not hold an epoxy bond, and tank vibration makes any patch less likely to last. TankWeld (8217) covers metal tanks only. For a cracked plastic tank, plastic welding or replacement is the reliable fix. Do not rely on epoxy to contain fuel.

Yes. Once cured, PlasticWeld can be sawed, drilled, carved, sanded and painted, and it cures off-white. You can work powder tints into the putty before it sets, or paint it after a full cure, to match the surrounding color. You can also smooth it with a plastic spreader while it is still workable, though that window is short. For clean tapped threads, PlasticBonder (50139) machines better.

Yes, once it is fully cured. Apply it at room temperature and keep the repair above freezing until the cure is complete; after that it holds up in freezer and ice bin conditions. It will not cure at or below freezing. Keep in mind that PlasticWeld is non-toxic when cured but is not rated food safe, so avoid places where it contacts food or ice directly.