SX/SXi/SXi Pro Cyanoacrylate (Superglue) for fibreglass repair? Bad idea?

[Gyro]

This morning I broke the point of attachment for the steering cable bracket inside the pole.

When I rang my local PWC Mechanic he suggested I use an epoxy resin type of glue to stick it back together. Apparently this is a common issue with SXI poles.

Later in the day I began to wonder about using CA (Cyanoacrylate/superglue) for this repair. I never cease to be amazed by the strength of this stuff but it rarely gets a mention here. I'm thinking of using two grades. Initially the thinner grade will be smeared on both surfaces to infiltrate the fibers and then a thicker grade on top of that for its longer cure time and gap filling properties. Then the two surfaces will be clamped together until cured. Positioning shouldn't be an issue.


I know that a two part epoxy is most often used for this type of repair but apart from common practice, is there any other compelling reason why I shouldn't use CA here?

 

[Berky]

It doesn't have flexural strength or gap filling qualities , the only way it might work is if it fit together perfectly . I'd go with epoxy and glass for that type of failure.

 

[The Penguin]

CA glue does have gap filling properties - you can buy it in 3 different viscosities.

But it Berky is right - it has NO flexural strength. It will break off in no time - best to use epoxy/glass for that repair.

the only thing I use CA for on my skis is to glue back down edges of turf when it starts to peel up.

I buy CA glue in 16oz. bottles for woodworking projects. If anyone wants to get some - here's the best place I know to get it: www.woodenwonderstx.com

 

[Crab]

works pretty good to glue your a$$ to a toilet seat at Walmarts also.....according to the news.

 

[The Penguin]

I've glued my fingers together real good a couple of times.

I also buy CA "de-bonder" from the same guy.

it works very well. :biggrin:

 

[baxt3r]

Messing about with RC cars I used this stuff a bunch. It sucks walking around with a wheel glued to your fingers. Sucks worse when you have to pee and you're afraid your junk will stick too.

 

[Gyro]

Alrighty then, "flexural strength" it is. Now I'm off to the hardware store for some high strength epoxy.

While I'm there I might also pick up a tube of superglue...., just for sticking bottoms to toilet seats. You never know when that need may arise.

I feel like I've learned something today. :silly:

Thankyou.