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B2 repair
« on: December 11, 2014, 08:34:25 AM »
The neck seam on one of our Bigfoot B2 decoys cracked.  Likely a result of rough handling.
I tried Super Glue, but the seam popped when I attempted to screw it back onto the body.

Thought I might try ABS pipe glue next unless someone else has experience with this issue and has a recommendation.
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #1 on: December 11, 2014, 08:38:49 AM »
I used some 2 part Epoxy from HD to fix a Goose Shell that I pressed on too hard and cracked near the stake. Seemed to work well so far.

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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #2 on: December 11, 2014, 08:58:36 AM »
JB WELD

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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #3 on: December 11, 2014, 10:27:01 AM »
They make a two part epoxy for plastic, the handle on our microwave broke and we were going to replace it in a year with a kitchen remodel so I just glued it.  It worked fine.
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #4 on: December 11, 2014, 12:30:17 PM »
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #5 on: December 11, 2014, 12:33:00 PM »
There is a glue made to repair shoes that sticks to everything and stays flexible. Freesole, I buy it from the shoe repair shop in Spokane Valley. Very strong and hard to remove even with a knife.
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2014, 12:38:55 PM »
Got some JB weld laying around, guess I just think of that for metal.
Seeing how I have it, I'll give it a shot.

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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2014, 12:40:51 PM »
It is awesome on plastic. Have repaired many plastic things with it. If its smooth, roughen the edges/surfaces a bit

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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2014, 04:21:04 PM »
JB weld was a bust, literally.
Got the head on ok, but during transport to a hunt, the seam popped again.
With a good amount of the gray stuff inside the neck, I won't be able to effect another repair, so it will have to do as is.  It still stays on the body in the field but will have to keep track of it so we dont lose it.  May try to order a new one if they are available.
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2014, 04:41:16 PM »
May try to order a new one if they are available.

Until then you should try to call them and find out what material they are molding them out of.  Would go a long way in finding the right glue.  When in doubt...weld it! ;)
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #10 on: December 15, 2014, 04:48:20 PM »
This stuff or any like it from another manufacture, it is some strong stuff.. :twocents:

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_plstc_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Plastic-Bonder.htm

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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2014, 06:14:45 PM »
I'm kinda surprised about the JB. I've repaired a ton of plastic things with it.
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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 09:03:34 AM »
I'm kinda surprised about the JB. I've repaired a ton of plastic things with it.
Sorry!!
No problem man, it was worth a shot.  I cleaned it with keytone after roughing it up and thought I had a decent fix.  Ya know, I have no idea how old ithe JB weld was as it has been laying about for at least several years.  Having been previously opened it may not have been any good.

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Re: B2 repair
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2014, 09:07:07 AM »
This stuff or any like it from another manufacture, it is some strong stuff.. :twocents:

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/p/epxy_plstc_s/overview/Loctite-Epoxy-Plastic-Bonder.htm

Loctite make some good stuff, may try this next time.
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