Repairing Broken Plastic Tabs Using Plastex

Cruiseman tests Plastex plastic repair product on two broken plastic parts.
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[@SuperRogers2000]

As a Goldwing owner, I appreciate all the time you set aside to make these videos and share them to the rest of us to help save us some money and get smarter. Thanks again for a job well done.

[@Bikedueder]

Ordered a large pack of this a year or two ago. I used it to turn a 1970 Torino grill from 4 pieces to one piece, and even made new mounting tabs using some foil to form a mold. When I was done you could hold the ends of the grill and even twist the ends opposite directions. Worked wonders!! About to use it to fix the oil fill hole on my 2014 F150 5.0 engine. Some dummy at the oil change place. probably slipped and pushed the funnel sideways.

[@RanGer-498]

Been using this for years, its saved me so much time and money.

[@g41thomas]

One more thing... For better and more permanent bounding, it would be if you use a 220 sand paper and created micro scratches on the original plastic in order for the new material creating attachment anchors to the original piece. Again nice video as always..

[@wheelstandr]

Thanks for the video! I have two spots where the tabs much like the second one you repaired are broke off on a 96 Impala SS. These dashes are worth a lot of money. I will be buying this to save myself. 👍🏻

[@jamieweirdworld]

I've made similar repairs on ABS plastic parts using acetone and ABS shavings to create a paste that bonds with the original part. Acetone dissolves ABS plastic, and as it evaporates, it leaves the plastic behind and it becomes part of the original piece. I'd be willing to bet that's what this kit does.

[@dennism665]

Thanks Chris. Really good info. That side panel post design is really chintzy. Plastic may be our best friend now.

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

I have done the same kind of repairs using baking soda, and superglue for years. It works really well.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Seriously?

[@egalitarianvegan8806]

@@cruisemansgarage Yep! You should try it. As soon as you put the lid back on the glue after saturating the baking soda it is ready to sand, or file. Works on plastic, wood, fabric, and some metals. I just use a felt pen afterwards to color it. I use children's modeling clay for a mold, or just masking tape depending on what I am repairing.

[@randyhickman604]

Thanks for the video! I’ve repaired plastic tabs and pieces on my old Cavalcade by basically welding using a soldering iron and zip ties, this looks like a much better option! Randy

[@tripacer8259]

Great job on the repair, I have been using epoxy as my "material" and will now switch to your method.

[@trytellingthetruth.2068]

Excellent repair, Well done.

[@Bass.Player]

It looks like that stuff works great. I used to have a lot of need for something like this but my concourse 14 plastic is not brittle, it seems to stay very flexible. I always put silicone on these fasteners and their receptacles once I have them removed so then come off easy next time, however that does not help with the type that holds a speed nut. (like shown here) Some of these types of fasteners fit so tight it's no wonder they have the tendency to break...

[@cruisemansgarage]

Plastic on the new Wing is VERY brittle, and there are LOTS of tabs.

[@baluchi430]

Wow, incredible product

[@larrysupersport]

That is a miracle, wow!

[@maxinpains6937]

That's master level right here.

[@linnhmaw]

This is so helpful Thank you for uploading.

[@cruisemansgarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@slosher42]

Broke the same tab on lower fairing I will try to fix thanks.

[@chapterk-2586]

i bought some of that stuff up at wingding did not use it yet but seems it works

[@cruisemansgarage]

My video was shot live as I was trying it for the first time. The stuff seems to work as advertised. I will let you know how it holds up.

[@kalgrandy2101]

@@cruisemansgarage hey! Any report back on the durability of this stuff?

[@wvb60]

unbelievable !! great stuff!!

[@lance3613]

That stuff is great ! Nice video. Do you buy it at Home Depot? Just curious, any reason you didn't consider using Gorilla Glue for the side panel post?

[@cruisemansgarage]

I have used Gorilla Glue before, but it is hard to control the swelling of the glue. It also works best when you can clamp the parts together, otherwise, the swelling will disorient the parts. I bought on Amazon.

[@lance3613]

@@cruisemansgarage --- Good point. Thanks.

[@kiptap4021]

Wow, plastic courage! I can work on my bike with a bit more courage when it comes to those tabs!

[@e8mobile1]

Cruiseman, I have 2018 Goldwing (Blue). Compared to my 2006 GL180, I found the bike is easy to scratch. Your thoughts?

[@cruisemansgarage]

Paint is VERY soft.

[@Daniels0205]

Genius!!

[@arizonadroner5164]

Very cool !!

[@bertfabillo]

Impressive 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Koustubh_Vlogs]

baking soda and super glue does the same job...Sand can also be used.

[@g41thomas]

Compare to BMW motorcycle it is very poor design as BMW makes this parts extermy well and rugged. Specially considering how expensive are the new GLW.

[@gman4802]

Should be covered under your warranty.