cracked trim on a 220

ebe · 01/21/2018, 05:28 PM

Any glue or solvent I could use to fix the corners on my perfecto 220 (6x2x30")?

rfgonzo · 01/21/2018, 11:18 PM

No, New tank or used? Clam shell chip or true crack? Pic if you could.

ebe · 01/22/2018, 06:18 AM

Used tank. Definite crack on multiple corners.

mcgyvr · 01/22/2018, 07:33 AM

Sure.. I think rfgonzo thinks your glass is cracked and missed the whole trim part..

Depending on the actual damage it could be as simple as super glue or an epoxy suitable for plastic..

ebe · 01/22/2018, 07:40 AM

Does the epoxy bind to the plastic or weld it together?

rfgonzo · 01/22/2018, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcgyvr

Sure.. I think rfgonzo thinks your glass is cracked and missed the whole trim part..

Depending on the actual damage it could be as simple as super glue or an epoxy suitable for plastic..

Whoopsie my fault that's exactly what I thought.

mcgyvr · 01/22/2018, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebe

Does the epoxy bind to the plastic or weld it together?

Epoxy (glue/adhesive) is not a solvent (weld)

ebe · 01/22/2018, 08:37 AM

I am thinking this may be good enough:

J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler

mcgyvr · 01/22/2018, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebe

I am thinking this may be good enough:

J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler

Probably..
Hard to tell as only you know the extent of the damage..

But yes thats a suitable 2 part epoxy for most plastics..

ca1ore · 01/23/2018, 08:45 AM

The trim on this tank is mostly cosmetic ..... mostly. The cross braces (cannot recall if one or two) are important however.

01/21/2018, 05:28 PM	#1
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	cracked trim on a 220 Any glue or solvent I could use to fix the corners on my perfecto 220 (6x2x30")?

01/21/2018, 11:18 PM	#2
rfgonzo Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,280	No, New tank or used? Clam shell chip or true crack? Pic if you could. __________________ 210 gal reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 Gal sump mixed reef 100 gal Reef, 75 gal Refuge with 55 gal sump. SPS/LPS & 100 gal Japanese Dragon Moray eel tank with 40 gal sump 75 gal Brazilian Dragon Mor

01/22/2018, 07:33 AM	#4
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Sure.. I think rfgonzo thinks your glass is cracked and missed the whole trim part.. Depending on the actual damage it could be as simple as super glue or an epoxy suitable for plastic.. __________________ Who me?

01/23/2018, 08:45 AM	#10
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	The trim on this tank is mostly cosmetic ..... mostly. The cross braces (cannot recall if one or two) are important however. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

01/22/2018, 06:18 AM	#3
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	Used tank. Definite crack on multiple corners.

01/22/2018, 07:40 AM	#5
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	Does the epoxy bind to the plastic or weld it together?

01/22/2018, 08:37 AM	#8
ebe Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Granite City Posts: 805	I am thinking this may be good enough: J-B Weld 50139 Plastic Bonder Body Panel Adhesive and Gap Filler