How can I fix cracks or breaks in plastic lawn chairs?
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Patty V.
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We have 2 plastic lawn chairs that have a crack in them. They are still in good shape otherwise, so I'd like to fix them if possible. I try not to send items to the landfill if they can be repaired if at all possible. Would duct tape hold?
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Hi Patty. If the cracks are cosmetic
If the cracks are structural, put out in the recycle bin. There is nothing that can safely fix that.
*The sand paper is to lightly rough up the surface to give the paint a better gripping surface.
Try J.B. Weld sold at Lowe's or Home Depot!
I don’t think anything would hold. Best to get rid of them and buy new ones.
Hello -Structural repair or cosmetic?
Heres a cheaper - generic solution —->to JBWeld.
But as strong as this putty is you may wish to watch the weight of the chairs users as not to overly stress the repair if you proceed—- for caution safety wise! I would suggest doing the repair on the bottom side where it might not be noticed.
Epoxy putty
Ive repaired so many things with the Oatey epoxy putty stick!
I find it easier to work with than bondo and this clay like putty can be sculpted. It does harden in a few minutes and will dry gray needing painting.
It's a two-part epoxy sticky-found at big box hardware stores for about $6.
You mix press -then you can use scrape off excess (I use depleted gift card) and/or sand and paint. Cured putty is strong enough to drill through. Its a light grey putty.
Oatey Putty safely seals/waterproofs for plumbing boat repairs.... Ive used it for exterior entry door frame wood rot repair, elliptical pedal repair, multiple arts and crafts repair of furniture, pottery- wood -ceramic- concrete statues -both wooden and metal candlesticks, even a garage laundry sink with a hole ( thanks for hiding that defect with carrots -previous homeowner)
Every home owner crafter or second hand shopper need a 2 part putty epoxy stick!
You can find other slightly more expensive and smaller 2 part epoxy sticks versions in the boat marine and wood repair sections this Oatey one is a great value.
Consider the epoxy putty for your repair needs.
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