This article was originally written in 1994 long before we developed g flex epoxies which offer vastly superior performance in bonding to plastics including pvc.
Epoxy stick to pvc.
Then the flame from a propane torch is passed over the pvc just prior to vacuum bagging.
Plasticweld is a hand mixable fast setting epoxy putty that forms a durable bond to most major plastic types.
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At a c we know how to handle plastic.
A hand mixable two part epoxy putty stick that is formulated to repair and rebuild various plastic compounds and surfaces.
Even if it doesn t stick to the plastic you should be fine as long as you don t fill the gap eith too much plastic.
J b weld plasticweld is designed for diy plastic repairs on abs pvc cpvc pipes and plastics auto bumpers and more.
A much more current article on this subject is gluing plastic with g flex epoxy by tom pawlak and jeff wright.
That includes finding the best glue adhesive or epoxy for plastic.
The bond is made by first roughing the pvc with something like 80 grit paper.
After mixing it forms a polymer compound that can be molded or used to build up and repair just about anything made from plastic.
When cured it can be sawed drilled carved sanded and painted.
Its great for auto plumbing household repairs and more.
The hand mixable easy to use epoxy stick sets in just 10 minutes and works on most surfaces.
From the kiteboard industry pvc is sometimes used around the perimeter of a kiteboard.
Every material has a few factors that may directly or indirectly affect how the epoxy cures.
This list undoubtedly doesn t include all the materials that don t stick to epoxy.
Due to its often smooth surface adhesives don t always work the same with the material but that shouldn t stop you from using plastics for your next home project.
Gorilla all purpose epoxy stick is an incredibly strong and versatile epoxy putty.
For doing this just take a sander and run over it with some 220 grit paper then clean it off well this will allow for a chemical bond to be made and create a seamless epoxy project.
If you re interested in gluing pvc with epoxy we suggest you start there.
If the plastic is a material that resin will stick to it could actually make the resin stronger.
Then the glass epoxy is vacuum bagged to the pvc.
It can still stick to other epoxy but it will definitely not be strong enough for a well created project that will last.
Plasticweld is certified by the nsf and is safe for contact with potable water.