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bonding PVC to syrene. Which cement?

Last Post 28 Dec 2009 01:21 AM by hawkfanjohn. 9 Replies.

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24 Dec 2009 06:45 PM
Hi, All Would somebody please tell me if Testors' Cement for Plastics or Plastruct's Plastic Welder will bond pvc to white styrene? If not, what will? I'm sure this has been asked before, but I couldn't find anything with Search. Thanks for any help you can offer. Dawg

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24 Dec 2009 07:45 PM
Steve, This works for me: Discussed in a previous post. Good luck, john

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24 Dec 2009 10:32 PM
I guess I would try PVC pipe cement, like they use for plastic pipe? Fred

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24 Dec 2009 10:40 PM
http://www.rplastics.com/weldon1802.html

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24 Dec 2009 11:31 PM
Plastruct PlasticWeld works fine. -Brian

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25 Dec 2009 07:11 AM
Hi, All Thank you for the help. I tried the PlasticWeld again, and this time it did work. I don't know why the joint failed the first time. Anyway, as always, I appreciate the help you all offer. Dawg

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25 Dec 2009 12:48 PM
I use MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) to bond styrene to PVC. It's got a strong odor so be sure to have lots of moving air in the room. It's cheaper then plastic cement but it is very runny so you don't need a lot. I tend to just use it to bond unlike plastics together such as PVC to styrene. I found MEK in the paint section at Ace Hardware. Craig

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27 Dec 2009 05:18 PM
I used Plastruct Bondene on my Bethgon cars to attach the 1/2 PVC to the bottom. Worked great for me.

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28 Dec 2009 01:21 AM
just make sure your pvc is clean~ they use an agent to keep it from sticking to their forms when it is extruded that causes nonadhesion~ light sanding or cleaning with pvc cleaner really does help~ then the glue sticks!

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