Plexiglas cement??

"Rich S." wrote

There is a very clear Silicone-like product which I used to install my
windshield. It is packaged in a caulking-gun tube. Someone here must know
it's name. I'll bet it would work well in this application.


Polyurethane caulk, perhaps?

I have never used it in that application, but I know one thing. That stuff
is sticker than cat ****!

It works like caulk, but holds like construction adhesive.

It might be worth an experiment. (on some sample pieces) After all, this
is experimental aviation, right?
--
Jim in NC

"Morgans" wrote in message
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Polyurethane caulk, perhaps?

Nope - that's not it, Jim. It isn't a caulking material at all. I may have a
receipt for it in my records. Seems to me it was in a red tube and, like I
said, it's almost crystal-clear.

Rich

"Rich S."

Nope - that's not it, Jim. It isn't a caulking material at all. I may have
a receipt for it in my records. Seems to me it was in a red tube and, like
I said, it's almost crystal-clear.

OK, but for the record, there is a clear (very clear) polyurethane caulk,
that is very different is consistency from regular caulk.

I hope you can find what it was. I'm always open to learning about new
stuff!
--
Jim in NC

On Nov 4, 10:09 pm, Larry wrote:
I am planning a "touchy" repair job to my canopy. I've done some test
sheet acrylic bondings with acrylic IPS Weld-On (#16). I don't like
the ugly bubbles and noticed some fine plexiglas stress cracking on
one test piece. Is there another sort of cement (eg. Weld-On #40)
which would make for a better looking bond between 2 sheets of .080 in
plexiglas? Thanks.

Larry

Try Shoe Goo.

On Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:22:24 -0800, wrote:

On Nov 4, 10:09 pm, Larry wrote:
I am planning a "touchy" repair job to my canopy. I've done some test
sheet acrylic bondings with acrylic IPS Weld-On (#16). I don't like
the ugly bubbles and noticed some fine plexiglas stress cracking on
one test piece. Is there another sort of cement (eg. Weld-On #40)
which would make for a better looking bond between 2 sheets of .080 in
plexiglas? Thanks.

Larry

Try Shoe Goo.

Are you talking about Goop? I use it all the time but don't think it
would hold up in sun for many years.

I fixed a crack in one of my work cars tail lights and it has now
turned a light gray and not transparent.

Big John

On Nov 9, 11:42?pm, Big John wrote:
On Fri, 09 Nov 2007 20:22:24 -0800, wrote:
On Nov 4, 10:09 pm, Larry wrote:
I am planning a "touchy" repair job to my canopy. I've done some test
sheet acrylic bondings with acrylic IPS Weld-On (#16). I don't like
the ugly bubbles and noticed some fine plexiglas stress cracking on
one test piece. Is there another sort of cement (eg. Weld-On #40)
which would make for a better looking bond between 2 sheets of .080 in
plexiglas? Thanks.

Larry

Try Shoe Goo.

Are you talking about Goop? I use it all the time but don't think it
would hold up in sun for many years.

I fixed a crack in one of my work cars tail lights and it has now
turned a light gray and not transparent.

Big John

For unrelated application I bought some 2 part urethane that is
rubbery and very very clear. It also seems to stick to lots of things.
Not sure how well it works with plexiglas. I am planning to use it to
make a 3D "domed label". Very eye appealing. You see it on luggage,
garmin products etc. Looks cool with silver vinyl background and
printed stuff on top. The whole thing is then covered with clear
urethane poured over it.

Larry

See an article in the November 07 issue of EAA Sport Aviation for
description and pictures of a repair. ..... Neal

Larry wrote:

I am planning a "touchy" repair job to my canopy. I've done some test
sheet acrylic bondings with acrylic IPS Weld-On (#16). I don't like
the ugly bubbles and noticed some fine plexiglas stress cracking on
one test piece. Is there another sort of cement (eg. Weld-On #40)
which would make for a better looking bond between 2 sheets of .080 in
plexiglas? Thanks.

Larry