We’ve seen several methods of repairing plastic gears. After all, a gear is usually the same all the way around, so it is very tempting to duplicate a good part to replace a damaged part. That’s ...

This article was updated May 23, 2023. It was originally published June 15, 2000. Plastics are an integral part of everyday life. They can be found in everything from packaging machine and cars to ...

For most household projects, the best glues for plastic are super glue, epoxy, or solvent cement, but the right one for you depends on the product and how much time you have. Super glue is easy to use ...

Each year, over two billion pounds of plastic auto parts roll off of assembly lines worldwide. With time, many of these items, such as bumper covers, body panels, dashboards, and interior trim pieces, ...

Adhesive bonding improves the looks and durability of low-surface-energy plastics, but pretreatment or special adhesive formulations are a must. • Low-surface-energy polymers are durable, flexible, ...

Gorilla Glue is one of the most popular adhesives on the market today. Whether you're fixing a broken chair, bonding ceramic pieces, or tackling a plumbing repair, knowing how long Gorilla Glue takes ...

As computers like the venerable breadbox Commodore 64 age, their plastic doesn’t just turn increasing shades of yellow and brown, the ABS plastic also tends to get brittle. This is a problem that ...