[SEL] gluing plastic OT

[John Neth]

I'll be interested in some of these suggestions, have a JD 4510 tractor that a 1.5 inch branch fell about 3 ft and broke about 4 pieces out.  Have not tried to put them back yet.  I long for metal.

John

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On Mar 9, 2012, at 3:27 PM, Mark L Shattuck <mls477 at ntelos.net> wrote:

> Some time ago the list was abuzz with this product called Belzona  this
> stuff is tuff & strong . 
> 
> Mark L Shattuck 
> 
> Waynesboro  Va
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of Mark Shulaw
> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 1:57 PM
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> Subject: Re: [SEL] gluing plastic OT
> 
> 
> 
> It depends on who sold the Deere as to how expensive a new hood may be.  If
> its a John Deere Dealer Sold tractor yes its gonna cost. But if its a Big
> Box Store Deere it may be cheaper than you might expect. 
> Reason is the Big box store Deeres and Cadets and others are not actually a
> true rep of the name brand. Most are MTD built with license from the  Name
> brands to decorate as such. So the parts are less expensive then the name
> brand on the hood may lead you to think.
>  If you are looking for a pretty, hidden, non noticeable repair thats gonna
> be tough. But if cosmetics are not as important as function then a metal
> patch is likely to be the way to go. Thats 
> probably what I would do. Paint it green to blend in.          Mark
> 
> 
> 
> At 12:56 PM 3/9/2012, you wrote:
> 
>> If the "Hillbilly Look" is ok, you might make a piece of sheet metal to 
>> fit, then use a lot of small bolts to attach it to the plastic. A new 
>> hood will surely be expensive.
> 
> 
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