I'm posting this question for my mom, she has a '96 Passat. The cup holder
in the front broke and she was wondering if any glue would hold it. Her
mechanic said that no glue ever worked on the plastic molding pieces. That
they're impossible to glue and she should just get a new one. So I was
wondering if any of you have had any experience with this? Thanks for any
help.

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Emerson

Archangel wrote:
There is a product called "Plastic Surgery". It works well for repairing
broken plastic.

Her mechanic is correct. Even if the glue appears to work OK, it will come
apart in a few days. Get your Mom a new one.

"Mystic" <mystic (AT) cave (DOT) net> wrote

That stuff only lasts for a very short time. Unfortunately the plastic parts
used in automobiles are just not meant for gluing because of their chemical
makeup and their high density.

"Papa" <bikingis (AT) my (DOT) fun> wrote

if this is the cupholder thats on the side of the console, I think
http://www.parts4vws.com has them and they're usually cheaper than the
dealer.

Archangel wrote:
I have had some very good luck with many of the plastics using a good
slow setting epoxy glue. Some plastics work well with a good Super Glue,
but most of what you can buy today is weakened.

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Joseph Meehan

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Archangel wrote:
Sent that a little too soon. I would likely try the fix since I have
the epoxy on hand, but expect to buy a new part. You may even find a part
in the auto recycle yard.

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Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Thanks for the responses I'll tell her the results and let her decide what
to do.

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Do not go where the path may lead...
Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.
Emerson
"Joseph Meehan" <sligojoe_Spamno (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote

Archangel wrote:
Sent that a little too soon. I would likely try the fix since I have
the epoxy on hand, but expect to buy a new part. You may even find a part
in the auto recycle yard.

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Joseph Meehan

Dia duit