maxy3546 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 so the vase to my mya acrylic broke today while i was washing it: the metal screw in fitting just came completely off the vase. it started to get loose and twist around, and then came clean off. any suggestions for haw to go about repairing or possibly replacing it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASUSEAN1 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) take a pic, email mya saray customer service, tell them you are disappointed with the quality, get a new one for free Edited March 14, 2007 by ASUSEAN1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NargileClub Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 QUOTE (maxy3546 @ Mar 13 2007, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>so the vase to my mya acrylic broke today while i was washing it: the metal screw in fitting just came completely off the vase. it started to get loose and twist around, and then came clean off. any suggestions for haw to go about repairing or possibly replacing it? Go to the hardware store and get some supper glue or a contact cement and glue the metal cuff back on. Make sure the sufface is clean I would use rubbing Alcohol to clean and prepare the arylic and the metal for glue. Make sure you don't use it for 72 hour after you glue it back together. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 Use the same epoxy I used on my glass vase see "worst sound" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 2-step adhesives are the best way to go. They have this Cold Weld stuff at automotive stores (at least I think that's what it's called...) and that should do the trick... forever. Just make sure you don't get it in the threads, then you're screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioannisds Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 QUOTE (Allia22 @ Mar 14 2007, 06:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>2-step adhesives are the best way to go. They have this Cold Weld stuff at automotive stores (at least I think that's what it's called...) and that should do the trick... forever. Just make sure you don't get it in the threads, then you're screwed.That would be JB Weld. Girls, jeezzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 MY stuff dries clear. I dont think the same can be said for JB weld can it?BTW my stuff also come with an adhesive and a hardener in a dual plunger thingy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 QUOTE (mushrat @ Mar 14 2007, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>MY stuff dries clear. I dont think the same can be said for JB weld can it?BTW my stuff also come with an adhesive and a hardener in a dual plunger thingy.Ha, yep, the adhesive gun with the mixing tubes and all that stuff It was fun to watch the tiny Asian girl in my class try to work that. It's a little too big for my hands, let alone hers Thank god she has such a good sense of humor about it, otherwise I'd keep my mouth shut. How much extra stuff did you get all over the place?WOAH wait, just had a thought. They come in explosions like that... He only needs to glue this fitting on. Now I take it that this repair is acrylic to metal? Now Mush may be right, clear seems to be the way to go with this just because this is a very visible part. I'm not sure about the adhesive properties of that product, but it seems to be working out for his vase. If the thought of doing this yourself freaks you out (I'm trained and I'd be getting nervous, that shiz is expensive o_O) then I can pretty much guarantee you that if you take it to an auto body place that does plastic repairs, they can do it for you. And crazy looks from the technicians come free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookahmike Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 My Mya started out like that. I went and got the plastic-bonder 2part epoxy.Pealed and scraped off all the old stuff, cleaned the bond areas throroughly w/ alcohol, then mixed up a good batch of epoxy.Covered both surfaces THOROUGHLY, then stuck them together and left them overnite to be sure. You want to MAKE SURE THAT there is a complete seal ALL THE WAY AROUND (look @ the bond through the plastic, should see a solid continuous ring of adhesive all the way around) Put something on the base to give some pressure. You can trim any excess w/ a box cutter, x-acto knive or whatever after it is dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxy3546 Posted March 15, 2007 Author Share Posted March 15, 2007 thanks a lot guys, i went and grabbed some epoxy today, vase is setting as we speak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scheetz Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 QUOTE (mushrat @ Mar 14 2007, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>MY stuff dries clear. I dont think the same can be said for JB weld can it?BTW my stuff also come with an adhesive and a hardener in a dual plunger thingy.So does mine. Just clean with alcohol and reglue. Easy fix, takes a few minutes to do and a few hours to dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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