Commodore SR-1800 - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

model746 · 27th Jul 2010, 03:10 PM

I have a Commodore SR-1800 that has a crack in the case just above the power jack that no amout of super glue will mend.

Any suggestions? Thanks.

Fool2cool · 27th Jul 2010, 08:32 PM

Epoxy maybe? Maplin sell a fast setting version that ive used for a variety of projects, try applying it on the backside instead so you can spread it around and leave the outside looking relatively nice.

model746 · 27th Jul 2010, 09:07 PM

Thanks but as you can see the outside is a bit of a mess so that would need cleaning up first.

ALANS ANITAS · 27th Jul 2010, 10:02 PM

Hi

From what I can remember of these, the back is just screwed on, so dismantling is no problem (the screws may be under the rubber feet.)

The instructions for my hot glue gun say the glue will repair most types of plastics, so that may be the way to go. Apply the glue to the inside of the case.

Make sure the area is clean, using IPA or meths, before applying the glue.

Good Luck

Regards

ALAN

repairman 1234 · 28th Jul 2010, 11:10 PM

Milliput is what modellers use, it is a sort of plastercine that sets hard.
Should think those hobby shops on every retail estate these days will sell it.

model746 · 29th Jul 2010, 09:19 AM

I think Milliput will be the easiest to apply.

Cheers.

G8VAT Wolfman · 29th Jul 2010, 09:38 PM

I was going to suggest polystyrene cement for plastics but Milliput sounds interesting enough.

A problem now may be the remains of the superglue in the crack, superglue is great for sticking fingers and anything else with a bit of moisture but is very poor on most plastics, especially the ones that feel waxy to the touch.

27th Jul 2010, 08:32 PM	#2
Fool2cool Pentode Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 112	Re: Commodore SR-1800 Epoxy maybe? Maplin sell a fast setting version that ive used for a variety of projects, try applying it on the backside instead so you can spread it around and leave the outside looking relatively nice.

27th Jul 2010, 09:07 PM	#3
model746 Triode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Warrington Posts: 20	Re: Commodore SR-1800 Thanks but as you can see the outside is a bit of a mess so that would need cleaning up first. __________________ How can it be obsolete if I still use it?

27th Jul 2010, 10:02 PM	#4
ALANS ANITAS Hexode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North west Northamptonshire. NN6 Posts: 459	Re: Commodore SR-1800 Hi From what I can remember of these, the back is just screwed on, so dismantling is no problem (the screws may be under the rubber feet.) The instructions for my hot glue gun say the glue will repair most types of plastics, so that may be the way to go. Apply the glue to the inside of the case. Make sure the area is clean, using IPA or meths, before applying the glue. Good Luck Regards ALAN

28th Jul 2010, 11:10 PM	#5
repairman 1234 Heptode Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 615	Re: Commodore SR-1800 Milliput is what modellers use, it is a sort of plastercine that sets hard. Should think those hobby shops on every retail estate these days will sell it. __________________ All the very best, Chris. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - APRES MOI LE DELUGE

29th Jul 2010, 09:19 AM	#6
model746 Triode Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Warrington Posts: 20	Re: Commodore SR-1800 I think Milliput will be the easiest to apply. Cheers. __________________ How can it be obsolete if I still use it?

29th Jul 2010, 09:38 PM	#7
G8VAT Wolfman Pentode Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Near Selby, Yorkshire. Posts: 148	Re: Commodore SR-1800 I was going to suggest polystyrene cement for plastics but Milliput sounds interesting enough. A problem now may be the remains of the superglue in the crack, superglue is great for sticking fingers and anything else with a bit of moisture but is very poor on most plastics, especially the ones that feel waxy to the touch. __________________ Tha can allus tell a Yorkshireman. but tha can't tell 'im much.