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

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  • ITEMS I USED ON THIS VIDEO: - Plastic Welding Kit - amzn.to/4b6bXwY - Plastic Welder - amzn.to/47JkRO1 - Aluminum Foil Temp - amzn.to/3HpDqMe - Weller Soldering Iron - amzn.to/48MJhHS

    @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse3 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @mathomaatuark@mathomaatuark3 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @Berkana@Berkana2 ай бұрын

    • 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@fchuatan2 ай бұрын

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

      @fchuatan@fchuatan2 ай бұрын

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

    @juliuscaesar8801@juliuscaesar88012 ай бұрын

    • Ditto, now subscribed 👍

      @fluffycotton4683@fluffycotton468321 күн бұрын

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

    @pqsnet@pqsnetАй бұрын

  • 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

    @joeblough4605@joeblough46052 ай бұрын

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

    @tomsalzano8120@tomsalzano81203 ай бұрын

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

      @jadesluv@jadesluv3 ай бұрын

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

      @drizler@drizler3 ай бұрын

  • 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. 👍

    @stevec9669@stevec96693 ай бұрын

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

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse3 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @MarkTrades__@MarkTrades__3 ай бұрын

    • ​@@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.

      @RH-nc8uu@RH-nc8uu3 ай бұрын

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

      @WisconsinWanderer@WisconsinWanderer3 ай бұрын

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

      @michaelgleason4791@michaelgleason47912 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @Ryan_Smyth@Ryan_Smyth3 ай бұрын

  • 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 👍🏽☺️

    @annshelton3503@annshelton35033 ай бұрын

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

    @motiwash@motiwash3 ай бұрын

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

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse3 ай бұрын

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

    @dennisgoshea1210@dennisgoshea12105 күн бұрын

  • 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.

    @DrFiero@DrFiero3 ай бұрын

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

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse3 ай бұрын

    • @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.

      @Gambo916@Gambo9163 ай бұрын

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

      @DrFiero@DrFiero3 ай бұрын

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

      @mikehunt8968@mikehunt89683 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @johndough9187@johndough91873 ай бұрын

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

      @tresdoobies6581@tresdoobies65813 ай бұрын

    • Would be an interesting comparison.

      @brianwest2775@brianwest27753 ай бұрын

    • 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.

      @dubmob151@dubmob1517 күн бұрын

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

    @Perceni@Perceni26 күн бұрын

  • 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@PulseCodeModulate3 ай бұрын

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

      @PulseCodeModulate@PulseCodeModulate2 ай бұрын

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

      @ItsVideos@ItsVideos2 ай бұрын

    • 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

      @PulseCodeModulate@PulseCodeModulate2 ай бұрын

    • 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! 😂

      @christarohdy5655@christarohdy5655Ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @jjock3239@jjock3239Ай бұрын

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

    @arod7404@arod74043 ай бұрын

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

    @RajKumar-zy8kt@RajKumar-zy8kt17 күн бұрын

  • zip ties melt nicely as fillers doing this

    @MrTimmmers@MrTimmmers3 ай бұрын

  • 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!

    @wandaring0@wandaring03 ай бұрын

  • Awesome comparison and information! Thanx!!!

    @seanoleary1979@seanoleary197927 күн бұрын

  • Very interesting,Thank you!

    @Dorje17@Dorje1719 күн бұрын

  • 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

    @cyclemoto8744@cyclemoto87443 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @brucepaxton1149@brucepaxton11493 ай бұрын

  • 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

    @user-dl2fb2rl3s@user-dl2fb2rl3s3 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @brianwalsh1983@brianwalsh198322 күн бұрын

  • Nice job showing various methods and their results. Thanks.

    @pjmazar4533@pjmazar45333 ай бұрын

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

    @cookieDaXapper@cookieDaXapper3 ай бұрын

  • Obviously, method number 1 is the best ❤

    @babalolashittu9442@babalolashittu9442Ай бұрын

  • Using steel wool is genius

    @alphazar@alphazar17 күн бұрын

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

    @aksdoaskd@aksdoaskd3 ай бұрын

  • Finally a use for my bow flex weights. No longer are they just for storing laundry.😎

    @tcbink@tcbink3 ай бұрын

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

    @law4nyc@law4nyc3 ай бұрын

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

      @47retta@47retta3 ай бұрын

    • You want to live forever?!

      @gcarson19@gcarson193 ай бұрын

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

      @racebiketuner@racebiketunerАй бұрын

  • Thank you for the lesson man!

    @TheNunakun@TheNunakun3 ай бұрын

  • Learned something new today. Cheers

    @sonnyjacobs9351@sonnyjacobs935128 күн бұрын

    • I’m glad I could be of help! 👍🏽😊🙏🏽

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse28 күн бұрын

  • 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”!!!

    @user-hc4hj1ei3c@user-hc4hj1ei3cАй бұрын

  • 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...

    @key4us2c@key4us2c23 күн бұрын

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

    @ronm6585@ronm65853 ай бұрын

  • 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 💯💯💯

    @armychris9148@armychris9148Ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @MoneyManHolmes@MoneyManHolmes3 ай бұрын

  • Well done, keep it up!!!

    @mrjoehimself@mrjoehimself29 күн бұрын

    • Thank you! 🙏🏽

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse29 күн бұрын

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

    @richnorman5017@richnorman50173 ай бұрын

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

    @brentpolk8331@brentpolk83313 ай бұрын

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

    @living9377@living93773 ай бұрын

  • You are very professional very good job thank you

    @alprinceabd@alprinceabd3 ай бұрын

  • 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! ❤

    @jbc1042@jbc10423 ай бұрын

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

    @spiritualeefeminine8075@spiritualeefeminine80752 ай бұрын

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

    @granvilledauds8276@granvilledauds8276Ай бұрын

  • Wow, great method. That looks really strong.

    @trollking6111@trollking611129 күн бұрын

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

    @tooterplumber1128@tooterplumber11282 ай бұрын

  • Outstanding, this will help my customers

    @onevoice5359@onevoice5359Ай бұрын

  • Very helpful demonstration, thanks.

    @TurboNorm@TurboNorm2 ай бұрын

  • Excellent comparison! Great video! Thank you

    @troylindsey1444@troylindsey14442 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @tonywall8991@tonywall89913 ай бұрын

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

    @cyrilnorrie8450@cyrilnorrie84503 ай бұрын

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

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse3 ай бұрын

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

    @scottrothe5947@scottrothe59473 ай бұрын

  • Steel wool in steel screen works very good

    @michaelbyrd2043@michaelbyrd204324 күн бұрын

    • Yes 👍🏽

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse24 күн бұрын

  • I'm sticking with the first. Great video.

    @d.e.c1609@d.e.c16093 ай бұрын

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

    @moemoes5989@moemoes59892 ай бұрын

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

    @stanleyroberts4381@stanleyroberts43812 ай бұрын

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

    @rossmennie4903@rossmennie4903Ай бұрын

  • ive used paper clips W steel wool and have worked awesome for me

    @drjuit@drjuit7 күн бұрын

  • 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!

    @16bitPRNTZ@16bitPRNTZ3 ай бұрын

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

    @RogerMather-gq8rn@RogerMather-gq8rnАй бұрын

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

    @ShafaqIftikhar-pw9ld@ShafaqIftikhar-pw9ldАй бұрын

  • Good job, good explanation

    @vilcochun@vilcochun3 ай бұрын

  • Well done. Thanks. 😊

    @ojchan4793@ojchan4793Ай бұрын

  • 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!

    @aNuthaRedneck@aNuthaRedneck2 күн бұрын

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

    @markveen4103@markveen41033 ай бұрын

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

    @user-oo3ec3tt6k@user-oo3ec3tt6k3 ай бұрын

  • Wow! Merci from Montreal Canada

    @harmonysalem9377@harmonysalem93772 ай бұрын

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

    @WisconsinWanderer@WisconsinWanderer2 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @nomdeploom5707@nomdeploom5707Ай бұрын

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

    @eyeseathesky3777@eyeseathesky3777Ай бұрын

  • Most helpful advice, thank you indeed!

    @onkall1191@onkall1191Ай бұрын

  • 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

    @congerthomas1812@congerthomas1812Ай бұрын

  • Thank you for this video. I learned something.

    @rjnerileonardo3067@rjnerileonardo30673 ай бұрын

  • Thanks COOP ...

    @WiSeNhEiMeR-1369@WiSeNhEiMeR-1369Ай бұрын

  • Excellent! VERY well done. 👍

    @flyingdutchmanindustries5877@flyingdutchmanindustries58773 ай бұрын

  • Best plastic repair i seen yet

    @sll-tt6bj@sll-tt6bj3 ай бұрын

  • Your videos are great man, please keep it up!

    @TelemasterPB@TelemasterPBАй бұрын

  • Good test. 👍

    @zetamale7952@zetamale79523 ай бұрын

  • Very impressive

    @JohnDoesItAll@JohnDoesItAll2 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @ST-0311@ST-03113 ай бұрын

    • Which kit did you use?

      @chriscadman5715@chriscadman57152 ай бұрын

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

      @ST-0311@ST-03112 ай бұрын

  • Plastic welding gun is the best of all them I use this on car bumper covers

    @mplscarsales6652@mplscarsales66523 ай бұрын

  • Thanks . I am about to try #4

    @energyeye6060@energyeye6060Ай бұрын

  • Great job on this!

    @aBluegrassPicker@aBluegrassPicker3 ай бұрын

  • Excellent points clearly presented. Thank you!

    @bryanwelch766@bryanwelch7662 ай бұрын

    • Thank you so much! 🙏🏽

      @FixThisHouse@FixThisHouse2 ай бұрын

  • Very helpfull info!!Thanks👍

    @ezequielcosta954@ezequielcosta95412 күн бұрын

  • Thanks God bless you

    @PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv@PatrickEArchuleta-fs8bv3 ай бұрын

  • 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. ❤

    @bernardmarsh4133@bernardmarsh41332 ай бұрын

  • Plastic bumper clip snap off. Thank you for steering me right!

    @notaforte@notaforte2 ай бұрын

  • Number 1 definitely. Gotta save this.

    @tombolt6789@tombolt67892 ай бұрын

  • Very informative! Great video Thanks

    @dookoonu2741@dookoonu27413 ай бұрын

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

    @tinyshadowmusic@tinyshadowmusicАй бұрын

  • Interesting...the wire wool excellent ideas 💡

    @russellfreestone8580@russellfreestone85803 ай бұрын

  • That was really well done! Thanks!!

    @tembofly@tembofly3 ай бұрын

  • 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.

    @GunManOsh@GunManOshАй бұрын

  • Really helpful info - especially in out totally plastic world.

    @seamasrigh2162@seamasrigh21622 ай бұрын

  • Excellent 👌🏽

    @sativa9598@sativa9598Ай бұрын

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

    @Stormyday-zg7iz@Stormyday-zg7iz3 ай бұрын
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