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Old 10-12-2006, 03:48 PM
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grill repair

Is there a way to repair a grill spoke? The pieces are there just need reattaching - what would be the best bonding material?

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Old 10-12-2006, 05:44 PM
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For something that small, super glue should do the job.
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Old 10-13-2006, 01:57 AM
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Superglue can be excellent if the pieces mate PERFECTLY. Often, when plastic breaks, the plastic was bent and permanently distorted at the break. One side of my grille was repaired a year ago like this, but I can't even find the break anymore. Sanding with 1000+ grit sandpaper on a flat surface helps if the break lends itself to this.

The "thick" superglue isn't nearly as strong as the original IMHO although it is somewhat more tolerant of gaps.

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