tuffenuf Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hello , anybody out there ever do much repair to Maxi-Glas panels ?? Just wondering what type of epoxy or bonding agent to repair broken pieces on mid 80's Mack cab & door panels. Thank's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hello , anybody out there ever do much repair to Maxi-Glas panels ?? Just wondering what type of epoxy or bonding agent to repair broken pieces on mid 80's Mack cab & door panels. Thank'sThat is a trade name. There are many names for glass fiber plastic material. Any auto body repair materials supplier will be able to help you. I tend to like the epoxy based glues/resins for repair and bonding of fiber reinforced materials. Don't rely solely on polyester resin to facilitate a repair as it will not self adhere, or "melt into" the parent substrate. Epoxies excel at this. The urethanes are good also but not as good as the epoxies. The main benefit to the urethane based products is speed of cure.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffenuf Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 That is a trade name. There are many names for glass fiber plastic material. Any auto body repair materials supplier will be able to help you. I tend to like the epoxy based glues/resins for repair and bonding of fiber reinforced materials. Don't rely solely on polyester resin to facilitate a repair as it will not self adhere, or "melt into" the parent substrate. Epoxies excel at this. The urethanes are good also but not as good as the epoxies. The main benefit to the urethane based products is speed of cure.RobThanks for the info, top of door is broken ,have piece and it fits very nice, want to repair it correctly, figured on cleaning with acetone and then bond together. Time isn't a big deal, it's not going anywhere real soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks for the info, top of door is broken ,have piece and it fits very nice, want to repair it correctly, figured on cleaning with acetone and then bond together. Time isn't a big deal, it's not going anywhere real soon.Use a natural bristle brush, (not plastic, or nylon) with the acetone, and dry with a blow gun. Don't wipe with a rag as the rag will leave minute fibers behind that inhibit a good bond. There are also chemicals available that will soften the plastic to promote a more thorough bond for the repair.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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