Acrylic glue

[dviper150]

What "glue" is recommended to fix a Crack on an acrylic aquarium? One of the support corners above the tank is cracked after picking it up wrong. I already ordered a small acrylic sheet to glue over it to support it but more sure the what is the best glue for this kind of job.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Weldon, do a search here because it comes in differing thicknesses.

 

[dviper150]

I did and found weld on 3, 4, and 16. I didn't find any one of those being best for repair jobs.


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[Vinny Kreyling]

IIRC 16 is thick to fill in gaps & the others are thin to be used with a needle applicator so it "wicks" between surfaces. Check the Weldon website, I know they have a chart.

 

[dattack]

Have to see what the crack looks like but for extensive damage , you might have to use 2 parts weldon 40.

 

[dviper150]

This is the crack. Top corner of the aquarium.

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[dattack]

You probably can get away with buying a small piece and welding it with weldon 3 or 4. Probably have to clamp lightly to keep it in place.

 

[laverda]

Agree 3 or 4 should work great. Practice on some scrap. The 4 is thinner than water and if it runs down the front you will not be happy.

 

[dviper150]

I got weldon 16. Will that be fine?


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[billdogg]

That will work fine. It’s about the same consistency as superglue gel so easier to use than 4.

 

[pisanoal]

I got weldon 16. Will that be fine?


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Will work fine if you glue a piece of acrylic over the top.

If it were me though, i think i would get 3 or 4, let the glue seep into the crack with the thin stuff, then glue a piece over top of it using either the thin stuff or the thick.

 

[laverda]

Will work fine if you glue a piece of acrylic over the top.

If it were me though, i think i would get 3 or 4, let the glue seep into the crack with the thin stuff, then glue a piece over top of it using either the thin stuff or the thick.

I agree this is the proper way to fix it.