Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

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  • May 1, 2007 at 8:53 am #27032
    MickGeorge
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    Hi Guys

    Just as a point of interest..

    With the increase of thiner plastic outer tubs suffering from damage from coins etc.. just wondered if anyone has repaired them using fiberglass matting and how sucsessfull the repair has been..

    Been to a couple just recently and as soon as I say new outer tub.. job lost.. but a fiberglass patch above water line might have been a posibility to prevent land fill..

    Just wondered if anyone has tried this or has any tried and tested method of repairing “holed” or cracked outer tubs other than a complete tub change… or any other comments?

    Thanks

    Mick

    May 1, 2007 at 8:56 am #212344
    Penguin45
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    G-G-G-Granvilles PetroPutty is wonderful stuff………

    Chris.

    May 1, 2007 at 10:00 am #212345
    iadom
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Granvilles or one of the many copies available such as B&Q’s own brand are very good for smallish neat holes, not as successful on long thin cracks around stress points such as the back of drum near to bearing housing.

    Jim.

    Yes Greg, it does say ‘long thin cracks’ before you quote Kenneth Williams again. 😆

    May 1, 2007 at 1:28 pm #212346
    bzz67
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    made plenty of repairs in the past,even bellow the water line. smaller cracks and holes with epoxy resin (araldite),make sure to scratch surrounding area with sharp blade to provide a key.some times i apply silacone(like the stuff used on oven door glass) over the top,looks a little messy but works a treat.

    May 1, 2007 at 5:58 pm #212347
    silverbroom
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    I use Tub Repair Epoxy from Qualtex part No MIS86 and have used this on many plastic outer tubs also on twin tub metal drums with success every time.


    silverbroom

    May 1, 2007 at 7:13 pm #212348
    M1
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Try Maplins EPOXY PUTTY STICK £2.98

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/Free_UK_Deliver … _43442.htm

    For repairing gouges or holes in metal, wood, plastics, ceramics, stone and concrete Emergency repair of leaking pipes/tanks.

    OR try
    Epoxies
    Loctite® Express Repair Epoxy Putty

    http://www.loctiteproducts.com/products … 9&plid=676

    I have used both on tubs, on bigger splits/holes I have bent a small aluminium plate to help bond and strenghen.
    I have also used it on a stainless tubs with no problems………!!! 😯

    The packaging says permantly hard in ten minutes……..that all ways brings a smile to the customers face !! 😆

    PS I always warn the customer its a gamble and there is no come back if it fails/floods. No problems so far !!

    May 1, 2007 at 7:41 pm #212349
    maltheviking
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Penguin45 wrote:G-G-G-Granvilles PetroPutty is wonderful stuff………

    Chris.

    How many “p,p,p,p,p,p’s” in that penguin 😆

    May 1, 2007 at 7:58 pm #212350
    Penguin45
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Open All Hours……. 😀
    :p45:

    May 1, 2007 at 8:48 pm #212351
    megawatt
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Tried fiberglass matting on a HP WD tub inside and outside. Lasted for about a month then started to leak. Tried epoxy puttey with same results.
    Got fed up with wasting time so I try to sell them a new one now.

    May 2, 2007 at 4:42 pm #212352
    MickGeorge
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Thanks for the ideas folks..

    Have pached the odd one or two if it has been above the water line with a patch cut from the old type polyplastic containers and stuck on with superglue and sealant but its had to be a flat surface and I havn’t risked it below the water line.. but had one or two on the curved edge lately and was looking for ideas..

    The aluminium sheet sounds good and see a use for those old pieces Hotpoint used to put in their twin tub spin bearing asy that used to shim out the imperial pully – ideal… but where do you get your aluminium sheet from M1?

    Mick

    May 2, 2007 at 4:56 pm #212353
    philfish
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    milliput you can even set it under water brilliant 😉

    May 2, 2007 at 6:06 pm #212354
    pmb
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    On small holes caused by things like nails,
    I have just screwed a screw in,with some silicone on the thread
    But make sure its not to long

    May 2, 2007 at 7:43 pm #212355
    waters
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Qualtex works every time,i have used it many times even on large holes

    May 2, 2007 at 7:53 pm #212356
    M1
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Aluminuim sheet……….I go to the local enginering company and go through there swarf/scrap bin………like a real pikey !!

    Try cutting up a M/C back panel or Tumble dryer drum………..I have even used a 2 pence piece………..I sound like a real cowboy !!

    Hope my horse starts in the morning I have busy day tomorrow !!

    Hi Ho Silver……..!!! 😛

    May 2, 2007 at 11:27 pm #212357
    Simon46
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    Re: Fiber Glass Matting Repairs to Plastic Outer Tubs?

    Used Kwiksteel today on Hoover with 3 scewdriver bits, roof nails coins etc. Above line. Will it hold?

    S.

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