The STRONGEST Plastic Weld Fix To ANY Broken Or Cracked Plastic Pieces! How To DIY

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[@mathomaatuark]

Very informative. I have a plastic welder with the stainless mesh but the addition of steel wool seems a pretty good idea. Seeing the weaker methods was the most helpful though. thanks for this really.

[@Berkana]

7:26 would it be advantageous to orient the reinforcing wavy staples in the other direction so the wires cross the break line several times with each wavy staple? It would be interesting to see how the strength of the various welds compare with each other.

[@fchuatan]

Would this type of plastic welding repair method applicable to round wood plastic handles - my laundry basket handles broke from the main body of the basket. How do I apply this fix method with a Round surface?? Please reply on this request for help, thanks to all DIYers out there

[@fchuatan]

Correction it’s not wood but plastic - typo my mistake thanks

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Right to the point. Clear instruction. No bull talk…straight to the fix. Much appreciate you sharing. Thank you.

[@fluffycotton4683]

Ditto, now subscribed 👍

[@joeblough4605]

I've been using metal window screen for years for this plastic fix, happy to see that it's the strongest of the 4. It works, it's easy, and it's strangely satisfying melting the screen into the plastic. Plus you fixed your shit you thought you would have to throw away. One important thing: if you are adding plastic you need to use the same type of plastic, often I've removed some from a spot that's hidden or doesn't matter. Don't be afraid to try this fix, it's easy and fun. I have never even added steel wool, the screen is so strong it will never rebreak where you put the screen

[@pqsnet]

Great Video, No clickbaiting, no BS, straight to the point, informative, evaluating, Top Class!

[@johndough9187]

Method #4 with the hot staples will be stronger if you turn the staples approximately 90 degrees from where you had it, so there will be multiple places where a single steel staple crosses the crack. You want it to zig-zag across the crack, not zig-zag on either side with one little wire crossing.

[@tresdoobies6581]

Exactly... This method has been used for a long time to repair plastic bumper guards and other body panels on cars.

[@brianwest2775]

Would be an interesting comparison.

[@dubmob151]

Yes, the squiggles should have been going back and forth across the seam of the crack, I like that staple the most out of the various shapes they had with my electric plastic welder.

[@username-mc7jw]

I disagree! Metal screen is the equivalent of dozens, if not hundreds of staples! No way staples would be stronger!

[@jfreedner]

​@@username-mc7jwthe metal screening being on the surface of the original plastic is a big factor, as well. With the #0000 steel wool fused to both sides it's a laminated structure that places the metal layers in tension and compression when the weight is applied. The staples have no such advantage and need to resist bending loads, which the mesh never sees.

[@stevec9669]

I saw titles like this on many videos before and never clicked them because I thought they were just click baits and would never work. Until today I saw it posted by you, the guy I trust, and checked it out. I am glad I watched it and learned something useful. 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support my friend! It really means a lot! 🙏🏽😊🥰

[@MarkTrades__]

plastic welding is pretty cool & helpful in todays world where everythings made in a plastic box & lots of stuff even using structure-critical plastics! Great vid since alot of kits come with the staples & your steel wool + mesh hack works WAY BETTER. Crazy how the steel wool melts into the plastic basically fiber-reinforcing it similar to how they make fiberglass-reinforced plastics which are very high performance.

[@RH-nc8uu]

​@@MarkTrades__haven't finished this vid but maybe check project farm vid on plastic welders... The welding kits don't really work well at all. The steel wool maybe better I don't know.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

this will come in handy in my area with frozen plastic breaking (frustrating) but this will fix that. thanks for the video my friend 😊

[@michaelgleason4791]

It kinda is. It'd be nice to know what material he was gluing together.

[@DrFiero]

Tip on using the staples - while it's still hot, after you've pushed down to depth... give it a slight twist (like you're turning a bolt) then release the trigger. This kind of buries it under the virgin plastic. I do that when repairing bumper covers. And always use flush cutters to snip the ends off, then a tiny hit with a grinder to make the cut tips be under the surface before finishing.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the advice! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@Gambo916]

@DrFiero, I twist exactly the same as you, but then I also carefully use my thumb to quickly squash the soft plastic back into the groove left by the staple before it hardens again.

[@DrFiero]

@@Gambo916 - do you shout afterwards? It's always a good idea... to twist & shout. 🤣

[@mikehunt8968]

​@@DrFieroOnly if it's too hot and I burn myself...🤣

[@Ryan_Smyth]

I've got a very good supply of tools for plastic soldering. I find that marrying method #1 and method #4 is best. Staples first for deep penetration. Next, FLUSH cutters - not wire cutters - to remove the staple ends. You need a decent pair of those though as many aren't rated for the thicker steel in some plastic staples. Next, melt with plastic welding rods to add material when adding either steel wool or wire mesh. Lastly, more welding rod deposits to smooth out the surface. Sand and/or polish as required. Acetone on wet/dry sand paper can work, but you must work quickly and rinse well.

[@law4nyc]

Great video. I suggest doing this in a well ventilated area and avoid breathing in the fumes from the melting plastic.

[@47retta]

That's what I came here to say. Melting plastic is very carcinogenic! Do it outside with a fan blowing on you.

[@gcarson19]

You want to live forever?!

[@racebiketuner]

Most plastics begin to break down around 400F. The fumes are very nasty. You definitely want a fan blowing.

[@jjock3239]

I just did a major repair using my heat gun, with the smallest nozzle, combined with helping the softened plastic to bond by using a flat screw driver to mix the plastics together. I don't need the extra strength, but I planed to install some home made wire pieces, bent like those commercial heated wires. After watching the video, I am going to use steel wool instead, just because it will be easier. For the last 40 years, I also used a Weller 280 Watt soldering gun, that has a flat pad attachment for welding plastic. I enjoyed watching the testing. It just confirms my experience.

[@PulseCodeModulate]

Great video, Sir! But... You forgot one of my favorite plastic repair methods- Using stainless steel automotive band clamps. Simply open one up and flatten it out then use it as a suture on the broken area. The laser cut micro grooves work well to enmesh the plastic together, it is incredibly strong and also rust proof. Additionally, it is perfectly smooth and flat for a nice finish. Thanks again and keep up the great work. Jeffrey Z. in SC

[@PulseCodeModulate]

It is exactly what you see happening in this video. You just use stainless steel, flattened band clamps instead. @@ItsVideos

[@ItsVideos]

@@PulseCodeModulate But will it support 52.5 lbs or more?

[@PulseCodeModulate]

I don't know because I have never tested it for that. But, I have never had a repair fail using this method. For instance, I drive a classic car where the slide lock mechanism on the drivers side door broke in half and no glue could ever repair it. The plastic is less than an eighth of an inch thick and only 3/8" wide. It goes through a lot of stress for such a small part. I repaired it over 9 years ago- this is my daily driver and it has held up perfectly. Hope this helps. Take care. @@ItsVideos

[@christarohdy5655]

I'm gonna go out in my garage find something to break, just so I can try that! I already have the clamps and the welder. tons of fun! I can't wait! 😂

[@wandaring0]

Oh my gosh... what a coincidence that you posted this! It's snowy here in the Northeast, and my car fender cover got stuck on a chunk of ice and came loose. It was hanging by one screw as the plastic tabs broke. I'm getting the welding kit you recommended as I can think of many things to repair with it! Thanks for posting this very helpful video!

[@user-dl2fb2rl3s]

I started using steel wool a couple of months ago yours is the first video 2/2/24 that I seen someone else using it you did a great job in video thank you

[@annshelton3503]

Straight into the point 👍🏼 GREAT INFORMATION!!! 💯🔥 How many countless times have I wondered how to fix broken or snapped plastic... Now I know. Thank you so much 👍🏽☺️

[@motiwash]

I appreciate your method of testing the strength of each method so we know what works best. Great video

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@armychris9148]

Thank you thank you thank you this is gold to me I do body work and been experimenting with the plastic welder but I never thought about adding steel wool it’s like fiberglass strands to body filler. It’s a game changer 💯💯💯

[@user-hc4hj1ei3c]

I appreciate that you took the time to demonstrate and show …. The difference and possible best way to “weld” plastic together!! Good Job!!! I’m going to take the information you provided…. And repair my daughter’s headlight housing assembly!!! Thank you for helping dad look like the “bomb”!!!

[@granvilledauds8276]

I've used Staples on my car's dash without the steel wool and it came out great. Love this video

[@tomsalzano8120]

That's a brilliant trick using steel wool for plastic welding. Thank you !

[@jadesluv]

Yes, steel wool method held very well, only must find a source for stainless steel wool.

[@drizler]

@@jadesluvwhy would it have to be stainless? It’s buried so it’s not going to deteriorate if you used cheap steel wool

[@stringlarson1247]

@@jadesluv Stainlees steel wool is widely available. It''s available in various corseness just like 'plain' steel wool. You can obviously find it online, but if you go to any HomeDepot et al., it's often sold in rolls for insulating and rodent deterrent. (Mice hate that stuff).

[@stringlarson1247]

@@drizler Shrug. I can't think of a reason for this use-case. Tho, I suppose if one were to sand/polish the finish and it's something like a car body part, plain ol' ferror iron steel could be exposed and corrode/rust. Dunno.

[@brucepaxton1149]

Excellent video! Might also be a good idea to use stainless steel wool in case any fibers are not completely encapsulated in the plastic and rust won't work it's way into the patch. The included mesh in the kit is stainless. I bought one of welders in solution #4 for several repairs and didn't get a chance to use it yet. I'm bummed that it's past the return time limit, but at least I didn't waste my time with repairs that would fail. Thanks for the info.

[@cookieDaXapper]

Good job Family, thank you for sharing. PEACE and God bless.

[@tonywall8991]

Ive used the staples method and the just melting together method and the filler method. Never even thought about using steel wool, great idea thanks.

[@FrontlineWarrior4Jesus]

Wow, you learnt that on your own? Really helped Me know what to do now . I always had problems trying to fix broken plastic items. Thank you very much and may the Lord Jesus bless you for sharing your outstanding knowledge.

[@spiritualeefeminine8075]

I'm going to start plastic welding today. And i'm definitely gonna go with method number one thank you for the video

[@pjmazar4533]

Nice job showing various methods and their results. Thanks.

[@ronm6585]

Thank you sir. I would use the first two methods.

[@TheNunakun]

Thank you for the lesson man!

[@michaelbyrd2043]

Steel wool in steel screen works very good

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes 👍🏽

[@jbc1042]

Excellent video. Thank you for showing us what is the strongest weld. Now, we can just duplicate what we saw and fix our cracked or broken plastic! ❤

[@seanoleary1979]

Awesome comparison and information! Thanx!!!

[@aksdoaskd]

Awesome breakdown of the processes and results, thanks a lot!

[@troylindsey1444]

Excellent comparison! Great video! Thank you

[@stanleyroberts4381]

I have used the steel wool and it works very well. Good comparison video👍

[@16bitPRNTZ]

I definitely like method number one before I even knew the results. The method incorporates the most area coverage with reinforcement while not having to be prissy about it. Excellent video I learned a lot and glad you tested the various methods for us!

[@richnorman5017]

Very impressive and informative!!!! Thank you!!!!

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

This is valuable info and I appreciate your sharing your different results.

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@JosephBrien-iq9xm]

Love the steel wool technique. Avoid breathing those fumes. As other commenters said, it is important to use the same filler plastic for plastic welding. It is often possible to carve a small strip of plastic from a hidden edge of a broken piece to use for welding. A small block plane works well. I have found that using adhesives and solvent cements can be tricky if you can’t identify the exact plastic you’re working with. Keep up the good work!

[@cyclemoto8744]

Adding metal reminds me of fiberglass construction methods and certainly makes the most sense if strength is required. In saying that, depending on the application, the type of metal used might need to be taken into consideration if water ingress is a risk. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from OZ

[@brentpolk8331]

Great finishing video to give me the best method for my cracked bumper repair, going the mesh + steel wool method; thanks!

[@TurboNorm]

Very helpful demonstration, thanks.

[@trollking6111]

Wow, great method. That looks really strong.

[@lrin-tx]

Very educational. Many thanks for taking the time to post this.

[@nomdeploom5707]

I've used staples & a solder iron with cable ties for the plastic. Worked a treat on bumpers & other bits of trim. That mesh looks great for stuff needing more rigidity though. Noted. Good vid.

[@onevoice5359]

Outstanding, this will help my customers

[@tooterplumber1128]

That is cool to know. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.

[@alprinceabd]

You are very professional very good job thank you

[@Dorje17]

Very interesting,Thank you!

[@Perceni]

I was able to bond a plastic part just with the steel wool, thanks!!!!

[@harmonysalem9377]

Wow! Merci from Montreal Canada

[@zetamale7952]

Good test. 👍

[@user-oo3ec3tt6k]

I will try the one that came out the best with the Number one and thank you keep putting up my videos

[@ShafaqIftikhar-pw9ld]

Thankyou for the video. Love the strength test!!!!!

[@lzh3131]

This was another great video, no messing about! The steel wool great idea! I don’t know why I didn’t think about adding a fiber component. Very similar to repairing boats. Have a more complicated fix, the steel wool & staples might just be the answer! Volvos & sailboats, always some kind of crazy fixes needed. Thanks again!

[@living9377]

Great video demonstration of different techniques. Thanks for sharing! 💯👍

[@scottrothe5947]

Very good demo! I guessed from the beginning the 1st demo would win! Nice job! Keep up the good work!!

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

Thank you so much !! This is exactly the video that I wanted to find to be able to repair a plastic panel on a car 😎👍🙏 !!!

[@earlschultz7880]

great job, the clear winner surprised me! thanks for taking the time & effort to produce this video!

[@markveen4103]

Good advice! I never thought of the steel wool. Thanks again and Have A great Day Today my friend!

[@d.e.c1609]

I'm sticking with the first. Great video.

[@cwness4587]

Very good video. You took all the guessing out of which method works the best. Bookmarked for future projects.

[@JohnDoesItAll]

Very impressive

[@brianwalsh1983]

Steel wool is a great idea. Wish i would have thought about it before. I have used pieces of a beer can that I drilled tiny holes into in place of the mesh before works great.

[@aNuthaRedneck]

Great video! I don't say that lightly. Great idea using steel wool for reinforcement. I never thought if that before but u definitely will be using it. THANKS!

[@Granddad92]

Good info, thanks for sharing. I need to repair some broken plastic on my car, so now I know which method to use.

[@rossmennie4903]

Good video. It is better than several others I have seen on this topic! Good job!

[@tombolt6789]

Number 1 definitely. Gotta save this.

[@russeldeeney1406]

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[@dennisgoshea1210]

Thank you. I'll be using the 1st method to fix my cracked kayak. You saved me a boatload of money 😂😂

[@WisconsinWanderer]

i’m going to get it to fix my Dyson vacuum that broke changing the belts. Thanks for your tips and advice 😊

[@jag4520]

Thank you for this I've been doing a few plastic welds myself and restoring the car and i have used method two method 3 not method four but I suggest that before you do it add a little bit of super glue to the seam of the break or crack. And mostly, use method one as YES it does hold up better, but be ready, the rest is soon to follow!😵 Old cars have brittle plastics so i tend to use epoxy and steel mesh to reinforce parts that do this including the first method! I thank you for the info as i was wondering if anyone else has done it like this too. Great video!👍

[@stacybouler4080]

My searches resulted in various methods. I've only tried the super glue + baking soda method (which failed). Your video was the only one I found that compared results. Your weight test should save me time as I'm going straight to the #1 method first. Great job. Excellent editing. Perfect amount of information. I'm going to check out your channel. Maybe you can help with a couple of my other projects.

[@bigdaddysshop8180]

Love reinforcing it with the mesh and steel wool.

[@moemoes5989]

Thank you, thats the easiest best method yet, that I've seen.

[@congerthomas1812]

One your fine point#3 you push your top back down,one side first,keep your tip one track,not across. Then come back down with other hill and smooth out. Have been doing this for years now. Good video

[@ant0n0vich]

I've been dealing with constant plastic repairs of my center dash in my old International 9400i. More specifically, the 2 top pieces of the dash, against the windshield. The screw / bolt holes would constantly break apart and rattle. I've been using those "plastic cement" sticks, and so far they're holding. I'll try melting some steel wool instead next time one breaks. Thanks for the video.

[@Justbetru]

I’ve always used JB weld to fix important plastic jobs but these methods offer some really good alternatives! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@joescheller6680]

JB weld is great it's one hundred percent when your done. Last forever

[@beingsentient]

Welding provides the strongest bonds. Next are the solvent bonds, which can approach the strength of welds. Last are adhesives, and they are a toss up in finding the best combination adhesive/substrate. Some plastics cannot be glued well with any adhesive.

[@jameswagner2634]

Thanks Homie. Good looking out.😎🇺🇸🪖👍

[@GunManOsh]

Nice comparison man! I have dabbled in this. Never tried steel wool even though I always have some around. I will definitely try it next time.

[@babalolashittu9442]

Obviously, method number 1 is the best ❤

[@vilcochun]

Good job, good explanation

[@sjpropertyservices3987]

Thank you for sharing.

[@FixThisHouse]

Anytime! 👍🏽🙏🏽😊

[@bryanwelch766]

Excellent points clearly presented. Thank you!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

[@stephenwilson7865]

Cheers for the video young sir. Very clear and the useful tip with wire wool was great. All the best

[@aBluegrassPicker]

Great job on this!

[@key4us2c]

I've always liked the super glue and baking soda method, after learning about, and using it. It's strong, sandable, and can be layered to build up for strength and contour sanding. Then paint or permanent marker afterwards...

[@eyeseathesky3777]

Dude! Awesome video!! This was super helpful. I'd love to test the strength by bending the ends. Thanks for posting this 👍

[@keenapowell8715]

EVERY TIME!!!! SUCH RELEVANT INFO!!! You NEVER DISAPPOINT!!! Thank you for this info! We ALWAYS have plastic stuff needing repair-this is going to be the husbands Father’s Day gift this year!!! He’ll be SO SURPRISED!!! 👌👌👌👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@jimrooney4831]

Thanks. Nice job

[@kurtlicherovsky9908]

Good Video, I like how FixThisHouse strength tested his welds, that was high quality science, Smart thinking

[@onkall1191]

Most helpful advice, thank you indeed!

[@oasismike2905]

Thanks for the tip about steel wool! You should mention any filler must be same type of plastic, and, those kits do not mention what type of plastic their filler rods are made from. Also, over heating or over-working the base material degrades it, making it weaker than it was originally. Letting the soldering iron with the spade tip get too hot can work against you.

[@Marcoosianism]

Good points. You can only truly weld thermoplastics and once you see smoke it means the plastic is burning rather than melting which as you mentioned, degrades it and makes it brittle. Thermoset plastics simply don't melt but burn when heated. I usually try to heat with a hot air gun rather than a soldering tip unless the work is super intricate.

[@dookoonu2741]

Very informative! Great video Thanks

[@rjnerileonardo3067]

Thank you for this video. I learned something.

[@Stormyday-zg7iz]

Thanks for the info, very helpful, great test too.

[@flyingdutchmanindustries5877]

Excellent! VERY well done. 👍

[@sll-tt6bj]

Best plastic repair i seen yet

[@wingrider1004]

Great vid...I am restoring an old car and this will fit the bill for repairing plastic that has cracked...thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! I’m glad I could be of help in restoring your car! 🙏🏽😊

[@arielgs]

Nice experiment!!! Well done and documented!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@lzh3131]

Another great video! The steel wool is very similar to adding fiberglass before epoxy resin used for boat repairs. Didn’t think of that! Really good comparison test. Keep up the good work. Really appreciate the videos! 😊

[@bernardmarsh4133]

I have a busted 700l water tank i want to use as a filter for my large fish ponds. Going for the steel wool and mesh. ❤