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Repairing a plastic toy

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Plastics are the hardest materials to bond and require special adhesives, but repairing your child’s favorite plastic toy can make you a hero. Use Loctite® super glues or epoxies to bring back the smiles.

Step-by-Step Directions

  1. For small repairs: use Loctite Plastics Bonding System. This 2-part system includes an activator and adhesive.

  2. Apply activator to both surfaces using the felt-tip applicator. Wait 1 minute for activator to evaporate.

  3. Apply a small amount of adhesive to one surface and immediately join the surfaces being repaired. Hold for 60 seconds and leave undisturbed for 2 hours. Full cure in 24 hours.

Products used

  • Loctite Plastics Bonder Super Glue 2g Tube
    Loctite Super Glue Plastics Bonding System

    Permanent bonding of plastic surfaces. 2-part system with Activator and Adhesive.

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