Our whirlpool washing machine starter latch snapped off and my husband can fix it; all he has to do is reattach the broken plastic part to the main part. What kind of glue (superglue, etc...) should he use?
The part itself costs about $30, glue is cheaper...for now...
2007-11-27 14:52:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
krazy glue and super glue both make a special glue used for plastics but krazy glue makes one called advanced glue and its suppose to be used for repairing things that go through lots of bumps and wiggling, like what the washing machine would do, which do I use?
2007-11-27 14:59:23 · update #1
GORILLA GLUE. I have used that on a lot of stuff and it is great.
2007-11-27 16:43:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2016-12-29 08:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by lockey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The suggestion for model glue is a good one - it works by melting the plastic so it re-fuses back together. 2-part epoxy would also be strong.
Is this a knob that attaches to a metal spindle? If so, neither of these is likely to work however since the structural integrity of the knob has been compromised at the weakest point.
It might be best to get a new piece from a repair center. Good hardware stores will also have generic knobs & dials that work on standard spindles.
Good luck-
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2007-11-27 23:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by ModMan65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you glue something it's not going to work. Even if you use the most powerful glue in the world the problem will remain. Because the crack will be there forever.
2014-02-10 07:32:33 · answer #5 · answered by George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always use a two part epoxy , very strong ,you have to work quickly cause it sets hard in about 5 minutes costs around 4 dollars at wal-mart , Lowe's, home depot...... very easy to use
2007-11-27 15:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by DCO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plastic ? try model glue..(.model car glue),,that's what it was made for=plastic,,
2007-11-27 19:42:25 · answer #7 · answered by little eagle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Super Glue is da bomb.
2007-11-27 14:57:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Super glue it is! Definately not a duct tape job! :)
2007-11-27 14:55:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 part epoxy
2007-11-27 15:38:19 · answer #10 · answered by Bobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋