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 👍

[@pqsnet]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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...🤣

[@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! 🙏🏽😊

[@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! 😂

[@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 👍🏽☺️

[@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.

[@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

[@aksdoaskd]

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

[@pjmazar4533]

Nice job showing various methods and their results. Thanks.

[@cookieDaXapper]

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

[@TheNunakun]

Thank you for the lesson man!

[@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.

[@trollking6111]

Wow, great method. That looks really strong.

[@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”!!!

[@ronm6585]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@moemoes5989]

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

[@arod7404]

You, by far, put out some of the most interesting and informative vids on YT!!

[@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 💯💯💯

[@tooterplumber1128]

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

[@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! ❤

[@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!

[@seanoleary1979]

Awesome comparison and information! Thanx!!!

[@rossmennie4903]

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

[@brentpolk8331]

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

[@living9377]

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

[@richnorman5017]

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

[@spiritualeefeminine8075]

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

[@alprinceabd]

You are very professional very good job thank you

[@Perceni]

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

[@scottrothe5947]

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

[@granvilledauds8276]

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

[@energyeye6060]

Thanks . I am about to try #4

[@stanleyroberts4381]

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

[@ST-0311]

I use a soldering /welding kit with the mesh. I haven't had one fail yet, but it was impressive to see how strong it can be. Hadn't thought of using steel wool for added reinforcement, so thanks for that tip. I've seen those wire welders you used for method 4, and I was wondering how strong they would be. I'll stick with the mesh.

[@chriscadman5715]

Which kit did you use?

[@ST-0311]

@@chriscadman5715 The Chicago Electric from Harbor Freight. Pretty sure any from Amazon would work too, as they're pretty much all the same.

[@cyrilnorrie8450]

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

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@ShafaqIftikhar-pw9ld]

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

[@RogerMather-gq8rn]

So useful, thanks for such an informative and fun video.

[@TelemasterPB]

Your videos are great man, please keep it up!

[@troylindsey1444]

Excellent comparison! Great video! Thank you

[@eyeseathesky3777]

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

[@d.e.c1609]

I'm sticking with the first. Great video.

[@babalolashittu9442]

Obviously, method number 1 is the best ❤

[@user-oo3ec3tt6k]

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

[@RajKumar-zy8kt]

Very good video. Steel wool and steel mesh would be my choice.

[@TurboNorm]

Very helpful demonstration, thanks.

[@onevoice5359]

Outstanding, this will help my customers

[@vilcochun]

Good job, good explanation

[@ojchan4793]

Well done. Thanks. 😊

[@sll-tt6bj]

Best plastic repair i seen yet

[@harmonysalem9377]

Wow! Merci from Montreal Canada

[@WisconsinWanderer]

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

[@markveen4103]

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

[@Stormyday-zg7iz]

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

[@Dorje17]

Very interesting,Thank you!

[@onkall1191]

Most helpful advice, thank you indeed!

[@rjnerileonardo3067]

Thank you for this video. I learned something.

[@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369]

Thanks COOP ...

[@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.

[@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.

[@tembofly]

That was really well done! Thanks!!

[@mahmoodmoossavi243]

Thank you Sir.

[@seamasrigh2162]

Really helpful info - especially in out totally plastic world.

[@kpal2946]

New sub. Love learning good solid repair methods, thanks for posting this.

[@flyingdutchmanindustries5877]

Excellent! VERY well done. 👍

[@aBluegrassPicker]

Great job on this!

[@zetamale7952]

Good test. 👍

[@PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv]

Thanks God bless you

[@JohnDoesItAll]

Very impressive

[@ezequielcosta954]

Very helpfull info!!Thanks👍

[@sativa9598]

Excellent 👌🏽

[@getmymail2676]

Appreciate the very informative vid! Keep up the great work

[@mrjoehimself]

Well done, keep it up!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽

[@bryanwelch766]

Excellent points clearly presented. Thank you!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

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[@CRXluvr]

Thanks for doing this! I didn't even know this was a thing.

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Next time, please test the mesh and office staples without the steel wool. Also test steel wool only. It would be interesting to compare the numbers and see how much strength the steel wool actually adds.

[@tinyshadowmusic]

Beautiful work, the differing tones sit so well together 💎 Your pup eats better than I do, doot!

[@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.

[@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.

[@dookoonu2741]

Very informative! Great video Thanks

[@russellfreestone8580]

Interesting...the wire wool excellent ideas 💡

[@gregoryfrancisco9316]

Nice work! Thank you

[@christarohdy5655]

a great approach. very helpful. I really like the different techniques and weight testing. i never would've thought about using steel wool! great idea!! The only thing missing, is how to smooth the welds down afterwards. thank you so much for sharing. :)

[@supergreg72]

Good work!!!! 👍🏻

[@marvinhutchison3007]

Great Freaking Video Brother! Very very good to have this knowledge in your toolkit!! Thanks

[@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...

[@JMVD48]

Thank you for this use full information, I'm glad to know this all. 👍

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@josephg.3370]

I needed this! Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

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[@markusb2743]

Thank you.