Broken Merchandise (Help Needed)

[Shine 166]

Okay, so Jedi gave me a Doctor Whooves vinyl figurine as a Valentine/anniversary gift yesterday, but its tail broke!  I tried fixing it back on with this "all-purpose" adhesive my stepdad gave me, but it wouldn't stay...  Now I'm sad because I'm afraid my little sister is going to lose the tail (she is only two years old and doesn't understand the concept of "this is a look-at thing, not a toy," but I have to share a room with her, and she always gets my stuff and plays with it) if I don't find a good way to permanently fix it.  D:

 

Does anyone know of a way to permanently stick vinyl together that will dry relatively quickly and not make a mess?  Where can I buy such an adhesive, and how much does it generally cost?

[Its Rainbow Dash 151]

Have you tried Gorilla Glue?

 

That works on most things which need to be pieced back together.

 

Should be able to find it at the local store in the Glue/repair aisle.

[Deesinn 393]

Go buy some JB Weld, if that shit doesn't fix your problem, nothing will. 

[Shine 166]

Go buy some JB Weld, if that shit doesn't fix your problem, nothing will. 

brohoofed because of lol

 

But what is JB Weld?  I've never heard of it before.  It sounds expensive...

[Deesinn 393]

brohoofed because of lol

 

But what is JB Weld?  I've never heard of it before.  It sounds expensive...

 

http://www.jbweld.com/find-j-b-weld/

 

This will tell you.  They're like 10 bucks or something. 

[Its Rainbow Dash 151]

I use Gorilla fixes most things with me never heard of JBWeld next time something breaks might give that a shot., and just for intro something new Dee Viola!!...Brohoof....

[Shine 166]

http://www.jbweld.com/find-j-b-weld/

 

This will tell you.  They're like 10 bucks or something. 

xD  so  it's made for fixing car parts?  Yeah, I don't think it would be a good idea to use that on a small toy.  Plus, the $10...

 

Though, you were probably suggesting it to be funny, right?

I use Gorilla fixes most things with me never heard of JBWeld next time something breaks might give that a shot., and just for intro something new Dee Viola!!...Brohoof....

I think my dad has some Gorilla glue.  I guess I'll try that.  It should work.  lawl

 

Thanks for the suggestion, by the way.  c:

[Deesinn 393]

xD  so  it's made for fixing car parts?  Yeah, I don't think it would be a good idea to use that on a small toy.  Plus, the $10...

 

Though, you were probably suggesting it to be funny, right?

I think my dad has some Gorilla glue.  I guess I'll try that.  It should work.  lawl

 

Thanks for the suggestion, by the way.  c:

 

Dude I'm not even messing with you, the epoxy they make works on plastic toys.  I've used it more than once. 

[GrimCW 658]

Hmm if the glue is having a hard time keeping it together alone, use a small drill bit and try to put a hole in both sides equal apart and stick a small post in it (a piece of paper clip works good)

then use the glue on the post instead of the part.

 

BE CAREFUL if using gorilla glue or other super glue like things. They will stain the hell out of things if they bleed from the part onto the rest of the figure.

 

As to JB Weld, it works good too TBH, but like other things, it needs something to actually grip at. Without that, its just as useless as elmers 

Edited February 16, 2014 by GrimCW

[Shine 166]

Dude I'm not even messing with you, the epoxy they make works on plastic toys.  I've used it more than once. 

Really?  That's interesting.  I figured it would be too thick to use on small things.  lawl.

But if you say you've used it before, then I'll trust your judgment.  

 

Hmm if the glue is having a hard time keeping it together alone, use a small drill bit and try to put a hole in both sides equal apart and stick a small post in it (a piece of paper clip works good)

then use the glue on the post instead of the part.

 

BE CAREFUL if using gorilla glue or other super glue like things. They will stain the hell out of things if they bleed from the part onto the rest of the figure.

I considered doing that, but I couldn't find the small drillbit.  I guess tomorrow when everyone is awake I will ask my stepdad where he keeps it and try that option.

 

I also had that concern about using heavy-duty types of glue, which is why I asked what I could use that wouldn't make a mess.  I would prefer something that dries clear.  (The glue I originally tried to use dries clear, but it didn't get stiff enough, and so the broken part was able to wiggle around and come loose again.)

 

Thanks for your suggestions.  c:

[Argumedies 1,748]

Okay, so Jedi gave me a Doctor Whooves vinyl figurine as a Valentine/anniversary gift yesterday, but its tail broke! I tried fixing it back on with this "all-purpose" adhesive my stepdad gave me, but it wouldn't stay... Now I'm sad because I'm afraid my little sister is going to lose the tail (she is only two years old and doesn't understand the concept of "this is a look-at thing, not a toy," but I have to share a room with her, and she always gets my stuff and plays with it) if I don't find a good way to permanently fix it. D:

 

Does anyone know of a way to permanently stick vinyl together that will dry relatively quickly and not make a mess? Where can I buy such an adhesive, and how much does it generally cost?

DUCT TAPE FIXES EVERYTHING!!!

 

Just ask any redneck... from broken hearts to cracks of dawn, Duct Tape does it all. (as long as she's in the mood)

 

Edited February 16, 2014 by Argumedies

[GrimCW 658]

 

I considered doing that, but I couldn't find the small drillbit.  I guess tomorrow when everyone is awake I will ask my stepdad where he keeps it and try that option.

 

I also had that concern about using heavy-duty types of glue, which is why I asked what I could use that wouldn't make a mess.  I would prefer something that dries clear.  (The glue I originally tried to use dries clear, but it didn't get stiff enough, and so the broken part was able to wiggle around and come loose again.)

 

Thanks for your suggestions.  c:

 

 

Small bits are hard to come by, but they can be found. Wal Mart (if ya got them) will have'em hidden in with the Dremel stuff, usually in a pack with others, or a hobby shop should have some micro bits (VERY easy to break!) I usually keep a few around for such projects.. well.. and windows... so many tiny windows...

 

 

 

 

If all else fails though a lighter, a needle, and a pair of pliers can also work, but it takes time using this method..

 

As for the HD glues.. most do dry clear (JB usually doesn't though..), but it sometimes can get nasty.

just use VERY small amounts, and be sure not to get it on your fingers or you'll glue'em right on

Edited February 16, 2014 by GrimCW

[Shine 166]

Small bits are hard to come by, but they can be found. Wal Mart (if ya got them) will have'em hidden in with the Dremel stuff, usually in a pack with others, or a hobby shop should have some micro bits (VERY easy to break!) I usually keep a few around for such projects.. well.. and windows... so many tiny windows...

 

 

 

 

If all else fails though a lighter, a needle, and a pair of pliers can also work, but it takes time using this method..

 

As for the HD glues.. most do dry clear (JB usually doesn't though..), but it sometimes can get nasty.

just use VERY small amounts, and be sure not to get it on your fingers or you'll glue'em right on

Thanks.  I hadn't thought of using a hot needle to make a hole, but that's a great idea if I can't find a small enough drillbit.

Awesome starship, by the way!  o3o

Is that the Voyager?  I'm a Trekkie, but I'm not perfect when it comes to identifying ships and other machinery.  I just like the shows for the characters and plots.  lawl

[GrimCW 658]

Is that the Voyager?  I'm a Trekkie, but I'm not perfect when it comes to identifying ships and other machinery.  I just like the shows for the characters and plots.  lawl

 

lol nah, thats a Galaxy class (Enterprise D).. Voyager (Intrepid class) has a far sleeker design.

I just love the ship designs. Unlike other shows ST ships aren't a bunch of VERY basic designs or some simple current sea fairing vessel and whatnot...

Except for the borg , they do like their basics :okiedokielokie:

 

 

 

 I hadn't thought of using a hot needle to make a hole,

 

 

As to the hot needle.. it won't get it nearly as deep without a LOT of patience, but it'll get a decent enough spot to get started with and have at least something to grip. Which is the important part.

 

I've had to mock up methods/tools a lot since hobby shops in this area are scarce.... Much easier to pass by a cow fart than a hobby shop out here

As for the modern times and internet... I just hate waiting for things and paying for shipping AND taxes

Edited February 16, 2014 by GrimCW

[Shine 166]

lol nah, thats a Galaxy class (Enterprise D).. Voyager (Intrepid class) has a far sleeker design.

I just love the ship designs. Unlike other shows ST ships aren't a bunch of VERY basic designs or some simple current sea fairing vessel and whatnot...

Except for the borg , they do like their basics 

I always liked the simple shapes of the borg ships.  When I was a kid (I think I was about seven years old when I first saw the Borg), every sphere- or cube-shaped object I found, I pretended was a Borg ship.  I also made up this little cartoon Borg character who had broken away from the collective and wanted to join the Federation, but they didn't trust him,  so he was always asking really obnoxious questions about what humans do and stuff...  I was a weird kid.  xD

 

 

I've had to mock up methods/tools a lot since hobby shops in this area are scarce.... Much easier to pass by a cow fart than a hobby shop out here 

As for the modern times and internet... I just hate waiting for things and paying for shipping AND taxes 

 

Everything you just said...  that's basically my life.  lawl

I live in a small town with very few options for shopping and/or entertainment, and I never have any money, so I'm always creating improvised devices and equipment (for various different projects; I can't even begin to start naming examples) with scraps of junk I find.  The problem is I hardly ever throw anything away because of it, and after a while I start to notice I have too much junk and not enough successful projects.  xD

[ShadowRose2k 271]

Okay, so Jedi gave me a Doctor Whooves vinyl figurine as a Valentine/anniversary gift yesterday, but its tail broke!  I tried fixing it back on with this "all-purpose" adhesive my stepdad gave me, but it wouldn't stay...  Now I'm sad because I'm afraid my little sister is going to lose the tail (she is only two years old and doesn't understand the concept of "this is a look-at thing, not a toy," but I have to share a room with her, and she always gets my stuff and plays with it) if I don't find a good way to permanently fix it.  D:

 

Does anyone know of a way to permanently stick vinyl together that will dry relatively quickly and not make a mess?  Where can I buy such an adhesive, and how much does it generally cost?

What ever you pick READ the PACKAGE.    Some Glues don't react kindly to some material.   If you are not careful you will end up melting the item instead of fixing it.

Small bits are hard to come by, but they can be found. Wal Mart (if ya got them) will have'em hidden in with the Dremel stuff, usually in a pack with others, or a hobby shop should have some micro bits (VERY easy to break!) I usually keep a few around for such projects.. well.. and windows... so many tiny windows...

 

 

 

 

If all else fails though a lighter, a needle, and a pair of pliers can also work, but it takes time using this method..

 

As for the HD glues.. most do dry clear (JB usually doesn't though..), but it sometimes can get nasty.

just use VERY small amounts, and be sure not to get it on your fingers or you'll glue'em right on

Dam I miss my Light up Enterprise.   I remember All those fibers were a pain to put in. 

[GrimCW 658]

 

 

Dam I miss my Light up Enterprise.   I remember All those fibers were a pain to put in. 

 

lol No fibers here

I cut out the windows using a micro drill.. okay, maybe about 3 dozen blasted bits... but yeah..

and all LED's

[ShadowRose2k 271]

 

lol No fibers here

I cut out the windows using a micro drill.. okay, maybe about 3 dozen blasted bits... but yeah..

and all LED's

 

The one I build was long ago.  I think I was like 16.  It came with a bunch of fiber optics that I had to drill holes and place each one in each window I wanted lit up. 

[GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177]

Have you tried Gorilla Glue?

 

That works on most things which need to be pieced back together.

 

Should be able to find it at the local store in the Glue/repair aisle.

OMG SONT USE GORILLA GLUE FOR THIS TYPE OF REPAIR!!

 

Srry, allow me to elaborate..... Gorilla glue expands as it dries, so it's better used for gluing peg into holes, not for gluing broken pieces together.

 

I recommend either JB weld, or Krazy Glue for this repair.

[Shine 166]

And...  he's fixed!  

 

I actually did it sort of on purpose, sort of by accident.  Since I couldn't find a small enough drill-bit, I was using a heated pin to melt a hole through it, and when I stuck the pieces together without adhesive just to make sure the two holes aligned, they stuck because they were still hot.  I had been afraid to try melting the pieces together, because I was afraid of burning it too much and messing it up irreversibly, but after noticing that, I tried it, and it worked.

 

Doctor Hooves's tail is now melted firmly back into place, with only a small, slightly-darker smudge at the base of the tail.  I'm satisfied with how it turned out.  c: