Fast Setting automotive epoxy?

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  • AdironRider
    No R3VLimiter
    • Dec 2004
    • 3491

    #1

    Fast Setting automotive epoxy?

    Need a quick answer so Im posting in general...

    I backed my Jeep out of a garage in a rush and broke off one of the side mirrors. Its a Jeep, so I dont want to spend to much money and dont care how it looks, I just need a fast setting, strong epoxy to hold the thing on and pass inspection. Mirror isnt the lightest. Any suggestions? Its a plastic on plastic "bond", so it needs to be able to work on that. Thanks.
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  • PiercedE30
    R3V Elite
    • Apr 2005
    • 4220

    #2
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    • der affe
      Moderator
      Technical
      • Dec 2005
      • 8452

      #3
      no. it wont stick to the plastic mirror ^^^^^^^^

      go to an automotive paint supply and get some panel bond. it is a 2 part epoxy we use to "glue"? metal to metal. it had different drying times choose the one with enough time to position it where you want it to go.
      it is usually black too so it should blend in with the plastic.
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      • ddavidv
        Grease Monkey
        • Aug 2006
        • 344

        #4
        Tough to glue.
        Used mirror, FTW if you ask me.
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        • SamE30e
          R3V Elite
          • Sep 2007
          • 4319

          #5
          Duct tape.
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          • Jand3rson
            Banned
            • Oct 2003
            • 37587

            #6
            Zip ties. For cereal.

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            • Turf1600
              R3V OG
              • Nov 2006
              • 9815

              #7
              semen
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              • RedHoodRidah
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Feb 2006
                • 1096

                #8
                Originally posted by Turf1600
                semen
                x2 I made a headgasket, oil pan gasket and motor mount out of it nearly 3 years ago and its still holding with no leaks or signs of wear.
                92 Granite Silver Vert
                M60B40 5spd

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                • e34john
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 3599

                  #9
                  Go to a craft store for acrylic glue or plastic adhesive, It will melt the two pieces back together. Or find a place that has Weld On. Look up plastics in the yellow pages for retailers.
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                  • bmw325csi
                    R3V Elite
                    • May 2007
                    • 4045

                    #10
                    Grab a torch, melt both parts, stick it on, cool it off with some ice water, voila.
                    harry/harout

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                    • Jonathan Chan
                      Member
                      • Jan 2004
                      • 93

                      #11
                      You can also just grab some 5 minute modeling epoxy (or automotive epoxy) from Pep Boys, etc...

                      I think the quickest setting is 5 minutes, and it comes in 2 parts that you need to mix.

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