Fix Broken Tabs on Motorcycle Fairings - Fairing Repair
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- Опубликовано: 13 июл 2024
- Motorcycle fairings are often discarded because of broken tabs and bolt holes or missing pieces. Luckily, you can use PlastiFix to create a solid repair.
PlastiFix Rigid Plastic Repair Kits are a revolutionary thermoset methacrylate monomer adhesive system that allows you to repair cracks, fill gaps and fabricate missing pieces!
In this video, we will use the PlastiFix kit to copy an existing tab with the molding bar.
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Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
The broken tab: 0:10
Prepping the PlastiFix Kit: 0:29
Prepping the molding bar: 1:25
Making the mold of the tab: 1:42
Removing the mold: 1:57
Prepping the tab: 2:07
Securing the mold in place: 2:25
PlastiFix application technique (dropper method): 2:39
Applying PlastiFix into the mold: 2:53
Removing the mold: 3:13
Filling in the gaps with PlastiFix: 3:33
Shaping the new tab: 3:43
The recreated tab: 4:12
Sanding: 4:30
Spraying a primer surfacer: 4:41
Sanding the primer: 4:52
Applying a topcoat: 5:02
Final look: 5:24
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- The length of this video is in no way representative of the actual time required to perform a complete repair and therefore should not be used for estimating purposes.
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Here are some answers to common questions about the video:
Where can I get PlastiFix?
We cannot ship PlastiFix overseas due to hazmat restrictions. If you are in the United States, you can buy it from us. If you are in the UK, WOW! (www.wowauto.eu/) may still have some available.
Is PlastiFix just super glue (CA glue) and baking soda?
No! PlastiFix is a special type methylmethacryalte designed for ABS, PC, Acrylics and other hard plastics. Super glue only bonds to the surface of the plastic. It is also very brittle and only has about 30% the strength of a PlastiFix repair on hard plastics.
PlastiFix chemically etches itself into the plastic and should not fail.
Plastifix uses a liquid monomer to polymerize the powder to form MMA plastic in an exothermic chemical reaction. The most common forms of MMA include acrylic and lucite. The individual components have no adhesive properties without the chemical reaction of the two ingredients, unlike super glue. Because the components can be reacted directly on the surface to be bonded, the added benefit is that the reaction incorporates the surface molecules of the base plastic, creating a chemical as well as physical bond on some materials. The chemical AND physical bond make this type of repair extremely durable and impact resistant, plus it is sandable and easily painted, unlike super glue type repairs.
Can I use PlastiFix on all plastics?
No. PlastiFix only works on ABS, PC and other hard plastics. It will not work on nylon very well, and not at all on PP or PE plastics. You should use a plastic welder on those types of plastics.
Thank you, RUclips for a great recommendation
Thanks for watching!
I think there are a lot of methods that we dont know actually, youtube is a huge window to this amazing tricks, im not sure if even somebody that works with plastic materials in my city know about that, is amazing!
The world of plastic is much greater than people know! We're trying to spread the word about different plastic repair techniques.
Thanks for all the videos. I have this welder and I am having trouble welding fiberglass.
This doesn't fix fiberglass
Crazy thing is that I wasn’t looking for this but there’s a tab right in between my taillight that snapped off and though it causes no harm it drives me nuts. Thanks for the video brother
Nice repair sir good job many people to knw how to repair yhe motorcycle fairing.
Thanks for watching!
I was gonna buy another fairing thkx
So scary! I just broke my plastic tab on my Ninja. And this video came up on my YT! I did not in first hand searching for tab fixing video! My God! The end is near! Apocalypse!
Technology can be scary!
Same here😱
Turn off all voice controls on each of your devices. If you have an Alexa, google dot, Roku, etc... Tgey are listening and recording. Throw them the fuck away!!!
I think your viewing history does it.the fairing on my zzr600 also has broken tabs lolol.i do watch alot of resto videos though,im sure you do too.
CIA knows everything bro you give the apps in your phone permission to record from your camera and microphone without concent read the terms
Legend has it he's still painting that left side till this day
Great video
Thanks for watching!
Excellent
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Thanks !!!
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🙏 Good work sir 👌👌👌👌🙂
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Superb work
Thanks for watching!
Amazing
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Excellent work
Thank you!
Greetings from india
Hello! Thanks for watching!
I bought this stuff to fix up my vette, and it works amazingly well. Any good way to make a mirror image of a tab?
Nice! Sent you an email about my issue and what to do 👍
Is this kit meant for one job or more?
Are the open containers usable over time?
Is the molding bar reusable?
The kit can be used more than once. The containers are reusable and so are the molding bars.
@Polyvance. I have a side panel.on a scooter that has a pin broken that should go into a grommet, could this work for that?
Cool
Thanks for watching!
What should I do if I've still got the broken off tab(s)?
I prefer to fill the mold with the powder then add droplets.
So freakin cool. Are motorcycle fairing parts the same plastic as automotive headlight tabs? Can plastifix be used on automotive headlight tabs? How strong is plastifix?
PlastiFix is pretty strong. Most of the street bike fairings are made of ABS or a combination of ABS and another material. You can check out our plastic identification table here: www.polyvance.com/identify.php
Headlight housings can be made of a variety of materials. Most headlight housings are made of polypropylene, but you might come across some made of ASA, ABS, or a polycarbonate-ABS blend. But most of the time you’ll be using polypropylene. You can see on our PlastiFix page, that PlastiFix does not work on polypropylene www.polyvance.com/PlastiFix-Kits-1/2501/
Check out our headlight tab repair course: www.polyvance.com/Training-2/PR-03/ and promo video ruclips.net/video/IRRoWATg6S0/видео.html. The course is an I-CAR approved course. This means that after you complete the course, you are eligible to redeem one credit from I-CAR (but you must pay them $57 to redeem the credit). Redeeming the credit from I-CAR is completely optional if you just want to take the course.
Hello I watched the video and i liked the product, so someone know where can I buy it in mexico?
Can this be used on 1/4” thick 2” circular and be able to recut it smaller and hold heavy object back in it after being recut smaller
possibly. Email polyvance with more details and someone should be able to give you some specifics with a little more info from you.
also for cheap and home things at hand...baking soada and super glue is a fantastic filler and joiner
Terrible filler and joiner...Brittle, does not chemically fuse to the substrate, impossible to sand in a practical sense, poor fatigue resistance. IT has its place, just not here.
+Scott B bow from tom
Where can I buy all those materials? What's the cost?
@@mickytseikha9483 You can get many of the products used in this video from us. Our small PlastiFix kits are currently $38.95 per pack (www.polyvance.com/PlastiFix-Kits-1/)
More information on the products used in this video can be found here: www.polyvance.com/video/plastifix/create-new-tab-on-motorcycle-fairing
Could wax, or standard mold release be applied to the mold before the material application?
No need. the PlastiFix peels out of the plastic mold fairly easily. If you were to wax it or use mold release, then you'd also have to contend with removing that before painting. I would skip it to eliminate the risk of fisheyes and other paint defects from anything applied to the mold.
Scott B Thanks. That makes sense.
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No, you are wrong, Mr. Russel. Read previous comments for information on the chemistry going on here.
No, this is not super glue and baking soda.
PlastiFix is a special type methylmethacryalte designed for ABS, PC, Acrylics and other hard plastics. Super glue only bonds to the surface of the plastic. It is also very brittle and only has about 30% the strength of a PlastiFix repair on hard plastics.
PlastiFix chemically etches itself into the plastic and should not fail.
Plastifix uses a liquid monomer to polymerize the powder to form MMA plastic in an exothermic chemical reaction. The most common forms of MMA include acrylic and lucite. The individual components have no adhesive properties without the chemical reaction of the two ingredients, unlike super glue. Because the components can be reacted directly on the surface to be bonded, the added benefit is that the reaction incorporates the surface molecules of the base plastic, creating a chemical as well as physical bond on some materials. The chemical AND physical bond make this type of repair extremely durable and impact resistant, plus it is sandable and easily painted, unlike super glue type repairs.
Wow
Thanks for watching!
Is this acrylic the same as in dentistry used for prosthetics?
It uses similar chemistry, but the formulation is different as the end result requires different properties.
where do i get plastifix and do they sell in uk?
Try using 2 part resin and add a little extra hardener
I can't find it in uk either.. But halfords now sell something very similar
Can you make cover set
Will this work on a BMW dashboard tab that has broken off?
What is the name of Solisan used for pasting in broken paces.kndly reply please.
PlastiFix
Curious if this will also work on fiberglass panels?
Buy the resin and go with the same material.
What if you don’t have the tabs to mould from ?!
does it work on any plastic?
Plastifix does not work on waxy plastics like polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), or themoplastic olefin (TPO). It works best on rigid plastics like ABS, polycarbonate (PC), PVC, and other rigid plastics.
Polyvance the type of plastic should be labeled on the motorcycle fairing
Does this work to EDM or is it for use with heavy metal only?
It should work with EDM, but it definitely works with heavy metal.
How many times can you use the molding bar?
AS long as its kept clean, you can reuse it indefinitely. Realistically though, at least 10x because it does collect a bit of trash after each use. You can also add aditional molding bars together by heating them up in boiling water and pressing them together to make one bigger bar.
Seems US only, is there an equivalent of this in UK?
Unfortunatey, not that we know of, Dimitri. There are still ways to repair rigid plastic using items available in the UK, like plastic welding with the proper type of welding rod.
Sorry for the bad news, but thank you for watching!
Polyvance thank you, I've actually found some sold in UK searching on Google shopping. ~£50 Half of the tabs are snapped on both sides of my fairings so considering whether or not to just get an overpriced replacement or spend a day or 2 trying (possibly failing) to med them. Thanks for the vid.
I tried this stuff, it was a lot of work, a lot of steps and prep, when I was done, it broke clean off within a week .. I ended up using fiberglass body work puddy Called tiger hair. that was a lot easier to work with, and cheaper
Yeah fiberglass are very simple metode for body restoration
I used this stuff a few times on some motorcycle fairing with no issues and has held up great over time..for me it was quick and simple.
Lego and acetone. Lego are abs plastic the same as bike plastic. Put a few Lego in glass bottle add a bit of acetone. It will melt the lego into a thick putty which you can adjust with more or less acetone. You want a wet Play Dough consistency.
You can mold it, fix cracks with it.
It will chemically weld itself to abs 'bike plastics '. It becomes one with the plastic and not a patch. You can drill holes in abs pipe and use the shavings instead of Lego as well.
Dries in 24 hours, sandable, paintable, and will never fail...it's permanent.
Science, pretty cool shit.
@@bigpapa8152 This will work short-term, but this is not a long-term solution. As the ABS and acetone dry, there will be some shrinkage. The repair will continue to slowly shrink over time. This will have an effect on the durability of the repair. Additionally, the solvents in the ABS+acetone mix may cause issues with the adhesion of your paint.
@@polyvance I've used it many times with never an issue, ever. Fairing I repaired on my Gpz 750 ,12 years ago still looks great.
I don't know about shrinking over time, as once the acetone evaporates off there is no more shrinkage. It's basically ABS pipe dope 'cement'. If its good enough for pipes full of water........
Proof is in the pudding they say.
It took a long time to complete, the easiest way is to use tiger hair fiberglass, and the cheapest way is to use unused strong plastic, then we connect it by deliberately heating the edges of the two plastic bodies to connect it, after that to make sure the connection beetwen two plastic become strong use industrial glue like epoxy plastic glue, and believe me it lasts a long time unlike the above method
Super
Thanks for watching!
Polly wolly doodle all day!
How do I get the chemicals
PlastiFix can be ordered by calling us or placing an order online: www.polyvance.com/
We can only ship PlastiFix by ground to locations in the United States.
I hit a deer with my Pacific coast. I bought a replacement faring panel on eBay from a salvage yard.The salvage yard removed the fairing panel by cutting all of the tabs off...I had already had the panel repainted, when I discovered all of the tabs had been cut off.After I finally calmed down days later, i was desperate so I resorted to cutting the tabs off of my old crushed faring side panel and I used glue that my RC car enthusiast son turned me onto. Called CA glue... in radio controlled car world, They glue the tires on to the wheels with that glue..
I did not expect it to work at all. I was stunned when I discovered that not only does it work, but every single tab that I glued on did not match perfectly yet they all still held, it’s been about 11 years, and they are still on there. Not one of them has failed. It sets up almost instantly. So if you have broken tabs on your faring or plastic on your motorcycle ..You better align them up perfectly the first time..
it’s called CA glue. I just checked and it is available on eBay
CA glue is what you would know as "super glue" or "krazy glue." It's nice that it has worked in your particular situation, but we don't recommend super glue for these kinds of repairs.
Many people incorrectly think PlastiFix is a mixture of super glue and baking soda, which it is not. PlastiFix is a special type methylmethacrylate designed for ABS, PC, Acrylics and other hard plastics. Superglue only bonds to the surface of the plastic. It is also very brittle and only has about 30% the strength of a PlastiFix repair on hard plastics. PlastiFix chemically etches itself into the plastic and should not fail.
Plastifix uses a liquid monomer to polymerize the powder to form MMA plastic in an exothermic chemical reaction. The most common forms of MMA include acrylic and lucite. The individual components have no adhesive properties without the chemical reaction of the two ingredients, unlike super glue. Because the components can be reacted directly on the surface to be bonded, the added benefit is that the reaction incorporates the surface molecules of the base plastic, creating a chemical as well as physical bond on some materials. The chemical AND physical bond make this type of repair extremely durable and impact resistant, plus it is sandable and easily painted, unlike super-glue or gorilla glue type repairs.
if you break a tab off and you have the part that broke off. CA glue is the way to go. Clean the two pieces, I apply the glue, and you better have it lined up correctly because it’s not coming apart after 10 seconds. If you want to call it super glue that’s fine, I have used superglue that does not work that well. We used to use super glue and baking soda to repair the leading edge of helicopter rotors to make them aerodynamically smooth..
The product in this video, looks like the answer to a lot of guys prayers, but if you have the part that cracked off, this video procedure is not necessary, CA glue would have glued the broken piece back on in 10 seconds permanently
@@Jodyrides you didn't stumble on to some new invention, CA glue, or SUPER GLUE has only been around since the 1960s. Damn Jody, have you lived under a rock. CA worked in your situation, great but it doesn't hold up on most repairs. This plastic fix stuff actually etches and bonds into the existing plastic. It's amazing and ridiculous that you are excited about CA, something available for 50 years but then you act like you're an expert on using it for repairs.
Double WOW
Thanks for watching!
Cool nice, this is a great product.
Now am I possibly able to make a whole bumper with it.... Because I don't have one
Conceivably you could make an entire bumper out of it, but it would take a very long time and A LOT of PlastiFix. Keep in mind, you cannot repair a bumper with PlastiFix because most are made of polypropylene and PlastiFix will not stick to that type of plastic.
Is a teardrop bit really necessary?
Removing the paint is the important thing. If you have another bit that will get into the grooves well, then it should be fine.
is this available in philipines?
Sorry, no. We cannot ship that product overseas due to hazmat restrictions, and we do not have any distributors in your area. Thank you for your interest.
Where can I buy a new mold bar ?
Hi, James! You can find a three pack of molding bars here: www.polyvance.com/PlastiFix-Refills-1/2560-3/
Polyvance part number: 2560-3
Hi sire
Is it possible send to me, name of the liquid you used? Thanks
This product is PlastiFix and is available in white, black, and clear. www.polyvance.com/PlastiFix-Kits-1/
This product can only ship ground, and we cannot ship it overseas.
Can this be used on car plastics
No, this would not be good for car plastics. Plastifix does not work on waxy plastics like polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), or themoplastic olefin (TPO). It works best on rigid plastics like ABS, polycarbonate (PC), PVC, and other rigid plastics.
Most car bumpers are made of polypropylene. You can get excellent results with welding. In fact, we have tons of videos on welding polypropylene. Our nitrogen plastic welders are made for body shops, so look at our airless plastic welding videos if you are looking for a more DIY solution.
@@polyvance please send a link to correct dyi video with source to order kit
where can i buy this product?
i'm from indonesia.
plis reply 🙏
Sorry. We cannot ship this product overseas due to hazmat restrictions. We do not have a distributor in your area.
Ile stick to cable ties thanks.
On ABS, thats sticking with a broken part. Zip ties are made of nylon (the good ones) and polypropylene (the cheap ones), not ABS.
What kind of powder can i use??
PlastiFix Powder. It is the reactive component to the liquid monomer. Don't mistake this for a filler and adhesive like CA glue and baking soda, this is much stronger adhesive. Also, the liquid alone is not an adhesive, the adhesive forms when the two components are mixed, just like epoxy...but a different chemistry.
This is basically the same as women nail thing
@@phrodendekia They are similar, but they are not the same!
Can it be used in racing fibre glass fairing?
Yes, it can. PlastiFix sticks well to fiberglass and you can even embed glass cloth into the PlastiFix for additional reinforcement
Scott B ...can u do shipping to Singapore?
@@zackr624 email polyvance, I think there is a distributor there that carries it.
Scott B ..do u have the name of the distributor in Singapore?
@@zackr624 email polyvance at info@polyvance.com
Hola alguien sabe quien se encarga de hacer esto ? Cómo se llama la especialidad
This product is called PlastiFix. You can find more information here: www.polyvance.com/PlastiFix-Kits-1/2501/
Gracias dejé mi like al video !
@@Vlamende Thank you!
Is this tough enough not to be cracked easily?
If the repair is done properly, it will not be any more prone to breaking in the repair area than the original part.
Polymerization time?
It starts to set in about 15 seconds, but can't be handled for about 10 minutes, then after 30 it is at full strength. If excessive liquid is used, it takes a longer.
Wats its tha name for product
PlastiFix
i watch the video for the music.
Wow. So what exactly is plastifix made from? The reason I ask is because the procedures here look exactly like how women get acrylic nails. If that's the case, I totally know how to do this! 😝
You're on to us, Jessica! Chemically, the two are indeed very similar!
Okay now the strength test
I reattached pins that hold my sidecovers on as well as fixed the fairing on my motorcycle from a drop and everything I've done has held up very well. 0 failures.
You did not show a strength test.
Sorry! We are trying to make sure we do that more often going forward.
I've used PlastiFix on my own motorcycle, airplane wheelpants, wingtips and fairings, jeep consoles, hard dashes, and anything else ABS and the strength is superior to any other adhesive. IT is strong but not brittle like CA glue, it etches itself into the surface unlike epoxy. The final strength is comparable to the original part (little to no reinforcement) or better (depending if you make it thicker or add fiberglass into the repair), so you needn't worry about the strength...but yes, a strength test would have been a good thing to do.
Why don't they made of steel
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why don't they use something easily replaceable as a fixing, 2 loops and a nylon tie, strong loops weak tie, would result in, if you drop it you need to replace some cable ties, not go through all this
Then you have to cut and replace the cable ties every time you work on the bike and the fairings would be rattling all over the shop while you're riding along.
@@oscarmuffin4322 I've bought reusable zip ties. The tab that prevents the zip tie from backing off is a bit longer, which allows you to disengage the mechanism.
problem is i have already broken off my tabs. i guess ill take a stab at this plastic epoxy, both my tabs have broken off near the headlights every time i took off my fairings. :|
Name the powder please?
PlastiFix
www.polyvance.com/PlastiFix-Kits-1/
@@polyvance Thanks
@@saufy1988 No problem!
Same like teeth repair
Yes, very similar!
I wanted to talk trash but that's actually useful. Now I'm just using algorithm words like amazing wow buy great like share subscribe awesome.
Haha! Thanks for watching!
This may be a good product but over priced I found one just as good and half the price.
so to fix a bit of plastic you may need to buy an air compressor and a dremel
No idiot, a piece of sandpaper and your mom can do the blowing.
fif you just say but holes? 🤣🤣🤣
Bolt holes
GG
HAHA. Just use JB weld it will be far stronger than this.
Lhong, you are wrong about that. JB weld is not nearly as strong as PlastiFix. JB weld only makes a surface bond, while PlastiFix is a chemical bond. You will not make a stronger bond to ABS than with PlastiFIx.
@@scottb7600 maybe you are right, JB weld does not bond very well to flexible surfaces
@@lhongkho1091 This is true. Its great for stuff like fiberglass, metal and other rigid materials.
Kui neng indonesia bahane jenenge opo. Aku meh tuku. Nggolekine neng ndi.
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PlastiFix is only available in the United States. We also have a distributor in England (WOW! Autobody Technologies) that carries it.
This looks like acrilic powder to doing nails
It's very similar!
PlastiFix uses the same chemistry, but nail powder dries flexible and does not have the same bond strength to plastics. There are enough differences in them that one will not work in place of the other. Its kind of like the difference between house paint and car paint; they are both paint, but you probably don't want to roll satin latex on your BMW.
Thanks for answer, I have all fairings broken somewhere mostly on fixing
Hl
Koo
he didn't used noodles..
Nope! This is much more reliable than noodles!
Tabs are the worst.
That crap is super expensive.
But it works SUPER well. MUCH cheaper than a new body panel too!
@@scottb7600 Fiberglass is way cheaper and you get in bulk by buying minimum.
You can make a whole copy of a motorcycle part if you want. 😃
@@enrinev7380 So you're saying buying the material to make a pattern and mold a part is going to cost less than a small kit of PlastiFix to repair a tab? Doubt it. Plus, you need to fix the part to begin with before making a pattern from it. Sounds like your talking yourself into doing a PlastiFix tab repair!
@@scottb7600 please, obviously you don't know anything about fiberglass. Please research the cost. I just bought 5 bucks of fiberglass with the resin & activator included; placed in styrofoam cups.
You either trying to make sales of this product or very uninformed.
$5 vs $50. Plus I can save the rest for later.
@@enrinev7380 not sure where you buy your glass cloth and resin from, but you can't even buy a quart of resin for $5. But not all glass cloth and resin is the same either. Most glass is at least $10 a square yard.
Don't be gipsy, buy new fairings!
Why?
@@scottb7600 because why not, new fairing kit is like 300-400$ and you can install it by yourself in 2 hrs max, or you can buy used one locally for 50$ , like i did for my r6 , that way you have spare kit ready.
@@Sanisani9 New fairings on old bikes are not always available and if they are, most are not that cheap. Used fairings are not always in great shape either, so if you're going to have to do bodywork on your replacement anyway, why not just repair what you've got?
@@scottb7600 i guess yeah, or make street fighter lol
@@Sanisani9 hmm racers here dont even use stock fairing , they always use race fairings
Way Too expensive. It’s cheaper to buy new plastic parts. No need to repaint.
Hardly. Most street bike fairings are very expensive and all need to be painted when ordering them. Replacement parts come raw or primed.
Almin, go away troll. Cheaper to buy new, 😂. Room temperature IQ coming in hot.