I've recently bought a 1991 Abbey 214 GTS and have a crack in the shower tray. Has anyone any ideas on how to fix it? I've seen a few marine fillers/resins from Plastic Padding for use below the water line and wonder if they may be any good
Derrick - I don't want to be a doom and gloom merchant but I would have a good look at the timber floor of the bathroom before repairing/renewing the shower tray. If the tray has been leaking for some time the floor may be damaged and need repairing.
Derrick - I don't want to be a doom and gloom merchant but I would have a good look at the timber floor of the bathroom before repairing/renewing the shower tray. If the tray has been leaking for some time the floor may be damaged and need repairing.
Colin, Yes I've realised that and this will be inspected and attended to when I take out the tray as I think the repair will stand up better if done from the underside
derrick, If you are going to the trouble of taking t out perhaps it would be best to fit a new one, price and availability being reasonable of course.
I have been told that the 'glue' that is used in the manufacture of double glazing frames is the stuff to use. A visit to a local double glazing company may provide more info.
derrick, If you are going to the trouble of taking t out perhaps it would be best to fit a new one, price and availability being reasonable of course.
I have been told that the 'glue' that is used in the manufacture of double glazing frames is the stuff to use. A visit to a local double glazing company may provide more info.
Ray, I would love to fit a new one but problem is the age of the van and the tray is a very specific shape. Cosalt who originally made Abbey sold out to Swift in 1993. I'm currently trying to contact Cosalt to see if they sold the rights of their mouldings to a plastics company who may!! still have one lying around. I am also in touch with two or three breakers to try to get a good secondhand one
Derrick, have a word with the tech guy at Araldite as he reccomended for plastic 2026 ,its a clear mix and very strong, however he might be able to point out any problems once you have descibed the crack. Araldit do not sell it to you as it goes through Silmid which you can find out prices and tech details of any adhesive they sell on the web
I've just got the old tray out and what a job it was. The Tray was stuck down with a soft setting adhesive so it was like pulling on a very strong elastic band and in the confines of a small shower cubicle!!!! When it did come out it has a couple more tears and cracks than it had previously so I've taken your advice and got hold of a new tray for
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