Can I use this to glue in an aluminium insert that has come loose on my carbon bike frame? I am looking for a suitable adhesive to use, if this filler is not suitable can you advise of something else please? I am thinking of something like a two part epoxy glue. After any paint repair, it’s best to wax the car, preferably professionally to keep the paint in the best condition. Wait at least a week after the repair before waxing. Using a 3M™ Cubitron™ II Clean Sanding Abrasive Disc 737U 180+, sand the area to shape, ready for either an application of plastic filler or prepare directly for primer application. Our plastic flat strips are manufactured in PVC and are solid all the way through, both in terms of material and colour. We get asked sometimes if our flat strips are foiled, with the colour just being on the surface of the product. They are not foiled, they are high quality products and are a solid colour all the way through. Bendable plastic strips

Prepare surfaces. Surfaces should be close fitting (pre-fit before joining), free of residue, and dry. Slightly roughen smooth surfaces to improve results.

What is a plastic strip?

If you require thin plastic strip take a look at our range and see if we have a suitable size. It is possible for us to manufacture thin strips of plastic to other specifications but this would be custom production so is subject to much larger production runs, normally around 2000 metres. The minimum production runs would vary depending on the size of the profile and can be quoted upon request. uPVC strips - an explanation Clean the area inside and outside using 3M™ VHB™ Surface Cleaner or 3M™ General purpose Adhesive Cleaner applied with a 3M™ Professional Panel Wipe.

After 5 minutes shape tab using 3M™ Cubitron™ II Roloc™ Fibre Disc 80+ / 180+ and create a new fixing point to restore original appearance. Remove the masking tape and sand down the damage at the front to make the area a little low and create a rough surface for bonding. Apply bonding liquid if supplied. Apply activator (if applicable). If you are using an activator, apply it to both surfaces unless otherwise indicated. Wait until it has dried completely, then proceed with the adhesive. Epoxy is sensitive to low temperatures so we would not attempt to try and cure the resin at very low temperatures such as below 15 °:C. At those temperatures, the cure time will be lengthened considerably.

Gather materials. Get together all the plastic pieces you want to join. You’ll also need and your adhesive, of course, tissue paper, something to protect your work area, and sandpaper (for bonding smooth surfaces). Immediately fold the sheet and shape adhesive with fingers. Force adhesive into the drilled holes. Do not press too hard to keep a 3 to 5 mm layer of adhesive material on both side of the tab. Drill several holes of 3-6 mm in diameter in the remaining part of the tab to increase the strength of the repair. Spacers and gap fillers, as the plastic strips can sit between two edges or slide underneath an edge to fill a gap. Using a 3M™ Cubitron™ II Clean Sanding Abrasive Disc 180+, sand the area to shape, ready for either an application of plastic filler or prepare directly for primer application.

Can be used from 15 to 30°C although pot-life and cure time will be affected significantly. Recommended working at an ambient of 20-25°C. You are very welcome to request samples of PVC strip if you are unsure about exactly which plastic flat strip you need. You may wish to see the colour, the different type of material, the width or the edge style. To finish the repair and prepare for the primer, the use of a Plastic Filler Product is recommended.Whether you need to know how to patch a hole in plastic or join two pieces together, using the right adhesive is key.