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Hello!I want to coat an ABS plastic with epoxy and I want to know the steps for the best adeshion between those tow?Thanks
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What will you be using the ABS plastic component for, after you coat it with epoxy?
And how big is it?
Can you post a photo of it?
Google tells me that ABS is "resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations"; it also "can be easily molded, machined, and painted, making it suitable for a wide range of applications."
I am thinking that you could try 'scuffing up' (or sanding) a small area with some fairly rough sandpaper - hopefully this would create a rough surface (?) where you could then test out an application of some epoxy?
And how big is it?
Can you post a photo of it?
Google tells me that ABS is "resistant to abrasion, chemicals, and temperature fluctuations"; it also "can be easily molded, machined, and painted, making it suitable for a wide range of applications."
I am thinking that you could try 'scuffing up' (or sanding) a small area with some fairly rough sandpaper - hopefully this would create a rough surface (?) where you could then test out an application of some epoxy?
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I’ve not attempted bonding ABS with epoxy, but epoxy to PVC has been a total failure despite significant mechanical key prep. I recommend using Black Mamba FHG which a friend says will bond owl **** to goose poop or some such..
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Hello!The final project will be a sport equipmant.ABS will be termoformated than I want to apply epoxy with sand for grip.On the market exists brands that already did it.But I want to know how this cand be done?Thanks
Hello! The final project will be a sport equipment. The ABS will be thermoformed, then I want to apply epoxy with sand for better grip. There are brands on the market that have already done this. But I want to know how this can be done? Thanks.
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