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Old 03-12-2024, 02:40 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by EndlessAzure View Post
Knowing the bumper is made of PP is critically important because it's a Low Surface Energy (LSE) material: most adhesives/epoxies/glues don't work on it, especially if you need the repair to be strong and hold load.
On the other hand, PP lends itself very well to plastic welding. I've repaired several household items with a cheap soldering iron and some doner PP (from plastic jar lids). Using a purpose made plastic welder should work much better.
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