ABS Plastic body repairs .

[Dustydog]

October 2025 PCv magazine’s Nigel Donnelly presents an excellent body repair article. Armed with the plastic welder and staples I feel,confident to give it a go. Well worth the read for those who still buy the magazine😉

 

[Beachball]

I do buy the odd one seeing this ones got some good reading and reviews on caravans and towing cars thanks

 

[IanB1485]

I fix a lot of caravan front and rear panels with hot staples , Discovered them after finding the front bumper on my car had been repaired using them. Just wish the mechanic had cut the ends off( ouch) . With my kit the side cutters provided aren't the best so a dremel with a small disc grinder on it works wonders. I would suggest you practice on a scrap piece of plastic first as it's easy to overheat the plastic , I also give the 'gun' a slight twist as the staple cools . After smoothing the plastic I use two part shower and bath repair kit to fill in the 'depressions' before flatting and a final paint coat . Enjoy

 

[toad a caravan]

Ian,on my wheel arch(ABS) it mysteriously gained a small bit of damage,I repaired the cracks by removing it,cleaning it,scuffing the inside with a green pan scrub. using gorilla tape carefully on the outside, checking the inside to ensure the tape was holding the crack closed and perfectly level I then applied this adhesive.Although used for wood I have used it before on other items,it expands and sets hard an has excellent grip.Gloves should be worn,whilst spreading it(isn't much use if the repair can be seen though)

 

[borderbilly]

Ian,on my wheel arch(ABS) it mysteriously gained a small bit of damage,I repaired the cracks by removing it,cleaning it,scuffing the inside with a green pan scrub. using gorilla tape carefully on the outside, checking the inside to ensure the tape was holding the crack closed and perfectly level I then applied this adhesive.Although used for wood I have used it before on other items,it expands and sets hard an has excellent grip.Gloves should be worn,whilst spreading it(isn't much use if the repair can be seen though)View attachment 9632

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