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  1. 05-30-2012 11:29 PM #1
    sedition
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    Default Bumper Plate Fix?

    I bought mine used. One of the 15# had a slice on it that wasnt deep. But apparently kicking the crap out of them has created a gaping hole in it.



    So, does anyone have any experience with gluing the crap out of it? Thinking Gorilla glue? Any type i should get?
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  2. 05-31-2012 12:27 AM #2
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    I would try a stronger 2-part epoxy that is meant for rubber and plastics. It will not be permanent to any extent, but it beats a broken plate.

    BTW, I was unsuccessful in my attempt to repair a cheaper bumper, although this one was splitting where the inside "concave" met the outer ring.
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  3. 05-31-2012 12:58 AM #3
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    k. ill check it out. was hoping gorilla glue and duct tape would do the trick.
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  4. 05-31-2012 07:58 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by sedition View Post
    k. ill check it out. was hoping gorilla glue and duct tape would do the trick.
    Gorilla glue and duct tape might just make it indestructible.
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  5. 05-31-2012 08:01 AM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Emancipated Freak View Post
    Gorilla glue and duct tape might just make it indestructible.
    Completely unrelated but I always read your name at first as The Emaciated Freak.

    Sorry bout that.
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  6. 05-31-2012 09:10 AM #6
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    Hell, Duct Tape comprises 50% of my West Virginia/Kentucky toolbox . . . .the other 50% is WD40. I guess I'll add another component though - -that Gorilla Glue is the Sheeeyat . .

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  7. 05-31-2012 09:11 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian_Broke_Legs View Post
    Hell, Duct Tape comprises 50% of my West Virginia/Kentucky toolbox . . . .the other 50% is WD40. I guess I'll add another component though - -that Gorilla Glue is the Sheeeyat . .
    If it is meant to move, and doesn't - WD40
    If it moves, and shouldn't - Duct tape
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    Don't discount the value of a damn good butter knife now and again neither . . . .
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  9. 05-31-2012 10:02 AM #9
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    Gorilla Glue is strong enough. I've never actually used it on a bumper plate, but I've used it to hold a lot of stuff that was under stress. The problem may be that when the GG dries, it may be so hard that the plate will lose any elasticity it had in that area. And when it lands on the ground, the portion that is glued won't budge, and it may cause a tear in the areas around it. Or it may not.

    You're options are to do nothing and risk a chunk of the plate tearing off, or you can try it and it may work.
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  10. 06-01-2012 08:47 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by StrongLiftMyBalls View Post
    Completely unrelated but I always read your name at first as The Emaciated Freak.

    Sorry bout that.
    That's what it used to be.
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