How to Make Liquid Plastic! The Easiest Way to Fix All Broken Plastic
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- Опубликовано: 1 дек 2023
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By liquifying old plastic using common household acetone, you'll learn how to revive your broken plastics, saving both your cherished items and the environment!
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Acetone + plastic is a well known "glue" for model makers
I used this along with some window screen to patch a gray water tank in a RV years ago. held better than any patch!
If you need specific colours Lego blocks disolve well in acetone.
Thats a great tip thanks you so in reality if you had small moulds, you can recreate things like radio buttons etc. make custom interior mods.
That’s a great tip-but my stepson would 💩 if he saw all his legos melted down like that😂
@@johnnyx53😂😂
Lots of Volvo guys that repair turbo brick 80s era wagons use lego to fix their dashes
Do you know what kind of plastic? Polypropylene different from polyethylene, etc. I have always struggled trying to fix broken plastic, this looks slick. Also, is this nearly as strong as original?
Did not know this was possible.
@autophreaktrishield
Just a tip if you rub wax onto a part that doesn't need to be fixed but you want the same surface finish in your repair you can use hot glue in the undamaged area to take an impression of the surface and then use the hardened hot glue as one of your repair sides and you will get a near seamless repair. As far as using the ABS it's fine as long as your in a well ventilated area and using proper PPE. Plus you will get a better molecular bond using the same material and a matching color. Which is better then Epoxy.
Yes, Thank you so much!
@@GausDIY
Can I use acetone polish remover that my wife has to met this plastic? If not what brand or acetone is required
Gracias por compartir...saludos desde México...
My current favorite plastic glue is permatex plastic weld but I'll have to give this a try. Thanks!
I just use baking soda and super glue. Instant fix with no waiting for hours at end for acetone to do its thing with plastic.
You will be disappointed to know it turns into powder in humid environment within 6 months. I learnt it the hard way. Living in tropics.
Always face the cutting blade edge away from yourself
OMG....yes! I was waiting to see "in my next video we'll talk about how to bandage an amputated finger!"
Yeah agreed, the fist safety practice that I saw in this video..please cut direction away from finger 😅. ❤thanks for your video.
Opposite. It’s only possible to control blade progression when it’s closing to you. If it’s going away from you, you are weaker and have much less control on it so it’s very hazardous, and high risk of getting harm for you or others.
But it’s true his left hand is not correctly positioned, and blade movement erratic, it’s probably due to video constraint.
it's not for all the plastic (hence you can see as he does using plastic cup for) and in case you will combine different tipe of plastic, it won't bond too much well, but for those, what can be melted by acetone or somehow reacts with (PVC, ABS, polystyren) it's nice tip, actually.
Quote: _"...what can be melted by acetone or somehow reacts with (PVC, ABS, polystyren) it's nice tip..."_
Thank you.
What would be interesting is a durability test. I once bought a two-component glue with a primer made for polyolefins, but it still didn't last very long. Reinforcing with sheet metal still works best for me.
It also works with PMMA ans SAN.
I use Permatex Plastic Welder. It’s black, hardens like a rock in 10 min and can be drilled, sanded and filed.
But you pay for it- bugger that.
It's $15 for 25 ml. That stuff is expensive.
To all those who are wondering why the plastic you chose isn't melting or if all plastics can be used
Acetone will dissolve PVDF, polycarbonate, Polysulfone, Acrylic, PVC, CPVC.
It will NOT dissolve FEP, PFA, ETFE, ECTFE, PCTFE, PEEK, Polypropylene
If you use plastic that can dissolve in Acetone and apply it to any other plastic that dissolves in Acetone the residual acetone in your melted mixture will help to melt the edges of the plastic you're applying to and makes it very close to original strength. For other plastics, if you have a small area you need to repair, go grab some T Plus 2 Pipe Thread Sealant from the plumbers section of your hardware store. I know it says thread sealant but trust me, it will work for plastics fantastically. If you're trying to repair a large area, then look up how professionals repair plastic trim on vehicles and apply that technique to the large area you need to fix.
NEVER cut TOWARD the fingers !!
Es importante saber que los plásticos no son todos iguales, los hay de muchos materiales diferentes y aunque cuesta de creer, si intentas unir plásticos de diferentes materiales NUNCA se van a unir. Buen vídeo!
Well, if you liquefy the plastic bumper to repair your broken bumper, that's still fine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Have a nice weekend!
Why is the plastic container not melting?
O la cinta?
very interesting.will try it thank you
Cutting with knife with the sharp blade side into you - amazing idea!
O yeah that total genius straight up awesome 👍 thanks .
Hi Gaus. ABS plastic dissolved in acetone releases styrene which is carcinogenic. I recommend using two-component epoxy resin. It reconstructs the missing parts better and has no health risks
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
I've used this technique and it works GREAT where 2 part epoxy does not work.
You are not supposed to drink it.😃
You inhale it when the mix is in liquid phase@@waihonlam7808
@@waihonlam7808aha mr wiseguy
This works equally well with PMMA/Acrylic/Perspex as it does with PC as shown. I have been doing this to make specialty mixes of PMMA weld. Be advised that with PMMA or PC you want to make your donor chips as small as possible. With softer plastics such as PC, you can use a cheese grater or with harder plastics such as PMMA you could use a metal file. Beware that with PMMA, crazing is possible with extruded sheet. Best results are found when welding cast PMMA.
Can you specify the types of plastic in terms of the grading code (1-7) that is stamped on which work? Also what is the percentage of acetone that you need? Will regular nail polish remover work?
@@maxinvictus Well that was interesting. I never checked until now but it's surprising that PMMA is actually #7. That's a shame too because it is actually fully recyclable with multiple cheap and safe pathways. You may find PMMA sold as Plexiglass in US/Canada, Perspex in Europe, or worldwide as Acrylic (as in Acrylic paints or Acrylic resin).
As for w/w I usually just eyeball it but you can definitely be more scientific about it. Start around 1:1 and work your way up or down as needed. Dissolving takes time. Can take several days. Use a container safe for acetone such as glass or PP (#5).
Nail polish remover should be fine so long as it does not contain any oils, fragrances, dyes, or other chemicals.
A great idea for plastics that can dissolve in acetone, but YIKES! I have a very nice scar on the knuckle of my left index finger where the blade went down to the bone from doing what you are doing at 6:09.
Been there, same finger. Nearly cut it off, never the same! Always cut away from the fingers.
Facts: actually with practice it's an acquired skill, better blade control to cut towards you. i read this how they prove it to be true years ago. just be safe Bro's
I also learned the hard way, to never use the utility knife to you, I mean if it miss , straight to your finger! Always cut from you direction.
If you need absolutly to cut something, to your side direction, make sure to never hold the object like he did in the video! Hold it in a way, with keeping in mind that if it miss cut, if wont hurt your holding hand.
Dont worry, acetone can also fix that😁
Questions about your idea here
I like it lots why not weld it ?
Will the asitone work on all plastics?
Some plastics are meant to with stand harsh chemicals like that of asitone
And about how long will it take for the slurry project to dry or cure completely?
Love the idea 😀😀💡💡!!!!!!
Great job, bro. Well done.
Some bumpers are manufactured with Fibre Glass materials..Some bumpers use PP or other plastic materials. Take note.
Genius!
فكرة مدهشه .
😮 Muchas gracias por esos consejos pero una pregunta y el plástico donde se echa no se derrite 👍
Tremenda idea
Fenomenal, gracias ❤
Thank you!!! ✌️✌️✌️
👍👍👍. Thanks
شكرا على هذا الفيديو....
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La idea de hacer plástico diluido con acetona es genial lo único deficiente fue la forma como manipulates el trabajo no fue nada desprolijo se vio que estabas muy nervioso pero igual se te dan las gracias por esa buena idea saludos desde Chile
Super genial
very informative. thank you. i will try this on cracked fairings of my scooter
perfect! you will save so much money
La mezcla funcionaria?, si en lugar de acetona, se utilizara disolvente universal
Friend, aviation shears or tip snips would save you some effort and time. Keep trucking,nice video.
Thank you!
Brilliant
Game changer!
Can you use plastic bottles too? I do mold making & I bet too this would also work too instead of resin.
The plastic used in the video is ABS plastic, which breaks down when you add Acetone to it, resulting in the plastic sludge. Plastic bottles are likely made of Polyethylene and Google says Acetone can break down Polyethylene, but I'm unsure if it will turn it into a useful sludge like in the video.
Nice idea 😊
I love your repair videos 👍 But I am still working with crazy glue and baking soda which I use to fix everything :-)
Yes, It's also very good!
アセトンで溶かしたプラスチックは乾いていても上から塗装すると塗料が乾いてからも浮いてくるんですよね。
プラモデルが欠けた時に断熱材のスタイロフォームを塗装の薄め液で溶かして使ってました。発泡プラスチックなので速攻で溶けて便利ですが色が青いので塗装を前提としてしか使えなかったです笑
Ok Friend!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Genial gracias 😮😮😮
Your Welcome! Have a nice day
Yeah, cutting toward your hand with a sharp blade. That’s real smart.
Oh karen.
could you just perhaps leave people alone? - he is out there doing stuff for people. What's Your contribution to the world?
El del ventilador del fancooler me deja pensativo si al derretir él plástico como líquido perdería propiedades de resistencia, por ello no sé los expertos aquí me guíen si, sería conveniente mezclar ese plástico líquido con otro componente químico y así tenga mayor durabilidad, igual el video me está dando la idea para reparar una pieza de notebook, en especifico el mecanismo de la tecla el cual se partió un pasador o lengueta.... Intentaré a ver qué pasa ojalá funcione por muy largo tiempo... Gracias por el video
I've tried pa n pa+ n regular plastic. Having trouble melting. Any ideas? Same recipe. Does jar need air why you put paper under the top? Thanks
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Klasse muss ich gleich mal probieren Plastik kleben ist immer heikel
Thanks for your video, it shows resourcefulness. Disposable minds people won't like it; "right to repair guys" will love it. One caveat: it only applies to *some* plastics, those which can be dissolved in acetone themselves. Clearly syringe, adhesive tape and acetone bottle (I guess polycarbonate) do not. But it applies to *many* everyday items. You should add an extra adhesive bead on the outside of that battery case. Congratulations.
W O W !!! its really??? Nice!!! thanks mate!! :)
Glad you like it! ❤️❤️❤️
Mate tnx for the video. The syringe is how many ml? 50ml?
Aquí, en Argentina, es bastante difícil conseguir acetona técnica por su alta toxicidad (fumar no está prohibido). Para estos arreglos pequeños yo uso grafito (el que se usa para lubricar cerraduras) y cianocrilato. El resultado es fortísimo y se pega a cualquier plástico hasta los pinchazos en colchones inflables...
Thank you for sharing. I'm very happywwhen read your comments!! 😊😊
Se puede lijar?
Terimakasih
How long does it take melt the plastic till can stir it in general as each plastic would be different?
How strong are the resulting patch ups?
손동작이 어슬프네요..하지만 아이디어는 좋아요.
bravissimo!!🤩
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀
プラリペアより安価でいいですね。
Bonjour, cela paraît vraiment intéressant, il faudra que j'essaye.
- Mais l'usage de l'acétone (1:02), doit s'accompagner de nombreuses précautions et c'est de votre responsabilité de le signaler clairement. On voit bien vos gants, mais on ne sait pas si vous travaillez dans une pièce aérée par exemple, loin de toute flamme, etc.
Par exemple vous pourriez écrire : "avant d'utiliser l'acétone, veuillez prendre connaissance des précautions d'emploi signalées par le fabricant."
Yes Bro! I'm verry happy when read your comments! I have use a fan and a mask! My workplace is very well ventilated! Thank you so much!!!
It is very good and how can i see it again please?!
Hit the play button?😂
You are using a plastic container and a plastic syringe as well. Aren't they affected by the dissolving properties of the Acetone?
I have to wonder why the acetone didn't affect the plastic water bottle he had it in or the plastic jar he dissolved his mixture in?
They were probably polypropylene or polyethylene acetone has no effect on those plastics
There's MANY kinds of plastics.
Acetone melts the car plastic but not the plastic container...????
C’est exactement comme ça que j’ai refait ma Mehari Citroën ça marche parfaitement bien après ont peut poncer et peindre dessus vraiment un superbe rendu merci pour cette vidéo
That's some damn good raccoon engineering. Brother, we have some of the same things wrong with us.
which is better acetone or thiner PU .. ??
I don't have the experience to compare it
Next video…how to reattach a severed finger.
Very good
Thanks
Nice idea, something to keep around for quick repairs when epoxy or plastic welding isnt available. And for all those remarks about hiw you were cutting towards yourself...us paramedics dont mind... Just kidding. I try to cut away but I have learned a lesson or two in my life cutting the wrong way and will probably have to learn it again before I die. I dint think anyone can say they have never dine it.
I'm don't know about it before reading your comment, andI had to watch video again. Thank you!
Gracias por compartir los conocimientos...en caso que no tengas paga comercial...
La pega de plástico fuerte en Venezuela solo vale 3 dólares y es muy fuerte quiero saber si estás soldaduras son igualmente bien fuertes.?
La acetona es igual o más costosa que esa pega fuerte...
Do you mean super glue (cyanoacrylate)? It's about $1 in my currency, while acetone is $5. But for those price, you get 25 ml of super glue, and 1 liter of acetone.
te juro que si me ayuda te agradecere toda la vida
good idea. I used to use epoxy resin. But one cannot thermal melt resin with plastic.
Always cut away from yourself...
Boy Scouts 101
Luckily it's not sharp.
@@billprezioso3677ماهي الكشاف ١٠١
Away from your body, and towards your buddy
Este metodo solo funciona para plasticos con acetaro o vinil
Excellent video. Ruined for me by the high-pitched, loud DING at the end. Tinnitus.
welldone, please guide silicon tubes will dissolve in action
Thanks!!!
Haces la mezcla de acetona y plástico en un bote de? Plástico o cristal? Por que parece de Plástico y no se funde, por que?
What types of plastic does this work on. Tried plastic from laundry detergent bottle didn't work at all.
Next video: How to sharpen your Dykes! LOL
Only works with ABS. Instead if Acetone you might as well use MEK (methyl ethyl keton)
Me gustó mucho tu video , disculpa mi sugerencia, tu no explicaste que clase de plástico estas usando, hay plástico que el acetona no lo deshace, porque hay botellas de plástico que contienen acetona, en mi caso si se que clase estas usando, pero las demás personas, por ejemplo las sillas de plástico, esas no se pueden hacer líquido, saludos.
The video I'm watching he is not using a knife to cut toward himself like some are saying on here, he is using side cutters. But great video!
When I applied acetone, why didn't the plastic container dissolve?
Me dá curiosidad porqué no se derritió el contenedor de plástico? 🤔
Nice ❤❤
Many many thanks
6:26 Health and safety last yeah?
Ahora mostrame como fundis el polipropileno!!!!!!!!
Why didn't the plastic bottle you used to mix the plastic with acetone melt? After all, it's also made of plastic, right?
Chemicals are always dangerous. At least useful as one of the efforts to reduce plastic waste. And care is required for any handwork
Plastic welding doesn't weaken the plastic like this does.
Can you do that to rubber. To repair boots heels
Is there anything else I can use besides Acetone to liquify the plastic?? Like maybe paint thinner?
You might try MEK. Methyl Ethel Ketone. It may be hard to find nowadays if I remember correctly it will melt plexiglass. Sometimes it's necessary to cut towards yourself, just don't slip. And if you do get out the super glue
@@sojogunn6249 Super hazardous stuff. MEK is extremely volatile and carcinogenic.
Si se ve bien pero porque la acetona no derrite al embase de plástico en el cual se hace la fucion del otro plástico?
Gracias por hacer una muy buena pregunta. La acetona sólo derrite plásticos a base de poliéster, pero no puede derretir otros plásticos.
Can PVC be used?
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Hola buenas tardes, una pregunta que tipo de plástico debe de ser porque yo tome unas tapaderas de refresco le puse acetona y no se hizo plástico líquido.
Well done. Looks interesting but howcome acetone does not harm the plastic jar and the plastic syringe?
because it is a type of plastic that does not dissolve in acetone, acetone only mixes plastics containing Polyester
Yeah but how is the adhesive strength?