Waller Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hi, I am a newbie to the forum. I just bought a 91 750. Love it so far; first bike since college and I am 55, so it is a bit much for me, but taking it slow. I have a poorly repaired middle right faring. presentable from 10 feet or more, and may want to fix it up. I have read about doing repairs using acetone to dissolve abs plastic and applying that to the cracks. Which brings up these questions: Are the fairings painted in any way, or are they the same color material through and through (my bike is at my other house, so I can't check) Has anyone used this technique? Here is a youtube example skip to 5:30 to see what he is doing.Does anyone have a red fairing from that era that is beyond repair to act as raw material for melting with acetone and creating a red glue? Thanks for any advice you may have Waller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted August 5, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2014 The acetone welding does work on ABS plastics, but its really only good on cracks & you have to be very careful of over runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f3racer Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 http://www.harborfreight.com/plastic-welding-kit-with-adjustable-temperature-96464.html works like a charm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I used to weld plastic model plane parts together with acetone when I was a kid. the weld was pretty much permanent, but as noted, be careful of spillage and runs as it will melt any plastic surface it comes in contact with.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Dutchy Posted August 5, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2014 Look for the topics posted on VFRD by member RESIN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer dalesvfr Posted August 5, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 5, 2014 This is a good tutorial:http://hondatrailcts.yuku.com/topic/7629/Repairing-vintage-plastic-bits#.U-FfcmMvevY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrwt644 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 there is a right mid (red) on flebay right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waller Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 Perfect. I "won" the fleabay cowl. Now I can experiment on the old one, assuming the newer one is actually in better condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer vfrAustin Posted August 15, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 15, 2014 The fiberglass tape (used for wall compound) is a great reinforcement material for larger spans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Boy Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 So I low side on my right ABS hard bag at 60 mph, worn through I welded it back together and built up missing ABS using layers of ABS cement like used for drain pipes. It is made of ABS suspended in acetone. The new material is as solid as the original. Easy to sand in to shape, prime, and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Madsen Posted August 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you melt some legobriks in acetone you get a glue to fix your fairing. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted August 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2014 If you melt some legobriks in acetone you get a glue to fix your fairing. Michael WELCOME Madsen and great idea ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Madsen Posted August 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted August 26, 2014 That way you even get the glue in a color you want :-) Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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