[C320-list] crack in lexon deadlight

[Rod Boer]

Hi Dan,

I have previously used various chemicals to "weld" two pieces of 
polycarbonate (the generic name for Lexan) together.  The chemicals were 
very thin and wicked between the two pieces to be joined.  The adhesion is 
almost instantaneous as the base material melts for a second.  I can't be 
sure but I think one of the chemicals I used was TCE (trichloroethylene) 
which is a metal degreaser although you should test it to be sure.  I would 
suggest a search on the internet for bonding polycarbonate.  One product 
that I have recently used is Loctite 420 which is in the cyanacrylate family 
and is intended for bonding polycarbonate, although it is $20 for a small 
bottle.  I hope this helps.

Rod Boer
#688, Odyssey

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bochniak, Dan J." <DJBochni at SCJ.COM>
To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:29 AM
Subject: [C320-list] crack in lexon deadlight


> Has anyone repaired a crack in lexon? What was used? I will eventually
> have to replace the entire piece and will call Catalina to determine
> from what source I can buy a replacement, but in meantime I want to
> avoid leaks from the crack..any suggestions?
>
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