Plastex Plastic Repair Kits is a powder and a liquid. When combined, it actually becomes a plastic. It is extremely easy to use and has no mixing ratio. Every PLASTEX kit includes a reusable molding bar which makes it simple to reproduce broken or missing tabs and parts. It cures in approx.. 20 minutes, although should sit for 1 hour before being put to use or painted. Plastex does not have a shelf life when stored out of direct sunlight and high heat.
Plastex repair kits has developed different kits to help with a solution based on your repair needs. Plastex Original kits are a powder and activator liquid that becomes hard once combined. Use this kit for hard plastics like ABS, Acrylic, Fiberglass, Wood and more. Plastex 3000 is a two part adhesive specifically designed to repair oily, softer plastics. You see this type of plastic typically on Dirt Bike Fenders, Water & Holding Tanks etc. Plastex has also added a metal repair kit for Aluminum and Steel which works like the Plastic Original kits for castings.
Plastex Original Kits do not have a shelf life or expiration date given that you follow the directions on the activator liquid. Store out of direct sunlight/high heat with cap on tight to avoid evaporation. Plastex 3000 does have an approx. two year shelf life if stored out of high heat.
General rule of thumb is to use rubbing alcohol or in a bind you can use the Plastex Activator Liquid. If you use Plastex activator please ensure that you do not get in an area that you are not repairing or on existing paint. Do not use Acetone or other oil based cleaners. Also, if you have previously tried other repair products clean or grind off. This will only cause issues for Plastex to bond to your repair.
General rule of thumb is 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature (approx. 70 degrees Fahrenheit.) If you will be sanding and painting please wait an hour if possible. Thinner repairs or colder temperatures will take longer for your repairs to cure.
No, for repairs using the original Plastex kits please let it cure on its own. You do not need to apply heat or UV. Plastex also has UV inhibitors to help create a permanent repair.
Best is a non-stick pan or griddle to approx. 120 – 130 degrees Fahrenheit. You just want to get it warm enough to where it becomes soft like silly putty to take a good mold. If it is too hot to touch let it cool down before handling. Keep in mind that boiling water is approx. 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
Plastex Original Kits works on 98% of hard plastics such as ABS, Acrylics, Carbon Fiber, Composites, Fiberglass, FRP, Phenolic, Poly-carbonate, Polyurethane, PVC, wood and more! For those tricky flexible plastics like polyethylene and polypropylene please check out Plastex 3000. We now offer Plastex repair powders in aluminum and steel for metal repairs and castings.
Plastex mimics the original plastic material in most cases. It can usually withstand approx. 260 degrees Fahrenheit.
