Is there anything i can do to fix this??

[QwickFliCk]

i just bought this givi touring windscreen about three months back n i got into an accident not to long ago n a good chunk broke off...the holes for the windscreen bolts are still in place but idk wat is the best way to tackle this situation..i was thinking fiberglass resin? any ideas? i really dont feel like buying a new one!

here are the pix:

 

[motojoe122]

I'm thinking you should get a replacement, Anthony. I dont know of anything that would repair that and still hold up against wind blast

 

[QwickFliCk]

I'm thinking you should get a replacement, Anthony. I dont know of anything that would repair that and still hold up against wind blast

damn say it aint so man! i still got the stock windscreen if its not possible to fix it


any one else got any ideas?

 

[motojoe122]

LOL, sorry:BLAA:

Unless you like plexiglass sandwiches?

 

[turbid]

i suppose it can be welded back ( is the missing chunk still with you as i cannto see pics) but it would have to be painted from both sides because the repair would still be visible. however the cost of the repair and paint don t really make it worthwhile to repair imo (unless you paint it yourself)

 

[CHEMIKER]

Is it a clean break, and do the pieces fit together PERFECTLY? If so, I've used this in the past to weld two acrylic pieces together:

TAP Acrylic Cement: TAP Plastics

You apply it with a hypo needle

Hypo-Type Solvent Cement Applicator: TAP Plastics

It forms a very strong bond, but I've never used it in this type of application. I'd be worried about the weld breaking and the windscreen flying into me at speed.

If you're set on doing the repair, get this stuff, and get a couple of scrap pieces of acrylic to practice on. It's a solvent, not glue. It's very thin and takes some getting used to.

Good luck!

EDIT: this recommendation is assuming that you have the broken off piece. I don't see it in the pic, so not sure if you have it.

 

[yamihoe]

if the cement doesnt work (hightly doubt that it wont work) you could try a CA glue. That stuff is great, I used it to hold the side mirror on my car for 4 years and I have taken that up to some pretty high speeds. :thumbup:

 

[Motogiro]

Is it a clean break, and do the pieces fit together PERFECTLY? If so, I've used this in the past to weld two acrylic pieces together:

TAP Acrylic Cement: TAP Plastics

You apply it with a hypo needle

Hypo-Type Solvent Cement Applicator: TAP Plastics

It forms a very strong bond, but I've never used it in this type of application. I'd be worried about the weld breaking and the windscreen flying into me at speed.

If you're set on doing the repair, get this stuff, and get a couple of scrap pieces of acrylic to practice on. It's a solvent, not glue. It's very thin and takes some getting used to.

Good luck!

EDIT: this recommendation is assuming that you have the broken off piece. I don't see it in the pic, so not sure if you have it.

There are couple of tricks to this. I used to do a lot of plex work. Cutting. flaming, welding, polishing etc.

Fill the syringe bottle with just a little of the liquid leaving lots of air in the bottle. If you turn the bottle upside down with the liquid in it, just the heat from your hand will expand the liquid and it will be shooting out of the needle and all over you plex and every where else. Hold the plastic pieces together exactly where you want to glue them. Hold the glue bottle so the needle is pointed upward and squeeze enough air out of the bottle that it will suck air back in when you release the bottle. Now when you turn the bottle downward the air with still be sucking back into the bottle. Gently squeeze the bottle while the needle is at one end of the seam and follow the seam to the other end. Capillary effect will suck the liquid into the seam so you don't need much. Keep a rag hand so that if you by chance get liquid on your fingers you can wipe it off right away. Now hold the pieces together for at least 5 minutes. Let it cure for 24 hours!

There are 3 types of this acrylic bonding liquid. Slow, Medium and Fast. The slowest will give you the best bond but will take longer on your initial holding time. I would pick the medium. The fast might be okay but the medium will make a stronger bond.

Practice the technique with the syringe bottle. It will keep you from shooting the liquid where you don't want it. This stuff actually melts the acrylic so if you get it on the surface of the wind screen it won't look pretty.

Practice and you'll have a good repair!

 

[QwickFliCk]

i dont have the piece that broke off so im guessing the repair is out of the question

 

[Marthy]

Go to Lowe's in the Plexiglas / Lexan area. There's glue for that. Not sure if it will hold the constant pressure of wind blast... but worth trying.

 

[Botch]

Using a coping saw, I'd trim away the jagged edges as closely and stylishly as I could, and then repeat the cut on the other side. Mount it, and go for a ride. If you can live with the wind pattern that results, take it off again and polish up the edges, and go with it. If you can't, go back to the OEM or buy another.
Personally, I'm kinda glad you don't have the broken-off pieces; glueing it back together just doesn't feel safe to me, although I can't specifically say why...

 

[FinalImpact]

At least the Crack stopped at the Hole! :spank: