How to fix broken PLASTIC with Plastic WELDING!!

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Papa Dar's gas tank ran into a bit of a problem with Paul accidentally stabbed a hole in it with the forklift. Lucky for it, Paul knows how to plasitc weld it back together! Stay tuned for extra bonus footage of the wood splitter getting stuck up on a mountain. Make sure to follow along with us as we build and fabricate cool stuff!!
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@mikesblueskyproductionsuta7634 3 года назад

Impressive that the boy knows Johnny Cash! Awesome!!

@rockysuperstar1 3 года назад

Paul That is a big load to climb that hill . I thought you were going to have to make a call :-))

@matthewtrotter4035 3 года назад

Didn’t know you had a daughter. Glad she’s in the shop!

@heartsky 3 года назад

Ah, another 10 minutes shared with my type of people, wrenching, off-roading, all around trouble shooting, and a little bit of trouble making. Happy New Year Paul & Family and Everyone watching!

@dukeflem 3 года назад

You did an awesome job with the plastic welding. I would suggest scraping the dirt and skin off the surface of the tank before welding to help it fuse better, but all in all it looks like a great job. Very smooth and neat.

@DannoTull 3 года назад

The OCD in me wanted you to ruff sand away all the dirt at the beginning of the job.

@CaptainScarlet1961 3 года назад

Epic fix on that gas tank, I used to use the same method on the plastics of my motocross bike when I raced back in the day & saved myself a fortune :-)

@boblister665 3 года назад

Nice job on the tank. I have been doing body work for over 45 years and have lots of plastic welding under my belt. I just use a weller soldering iron with a flat round tip now as I burned up my welder. To smooth out I heat an old putty knife with the torch and smooth and blend. If you clean the plastic real good before starting when you preheat it it will start to shine when ready. Keep up the good work, you are very talented for a young feller.

@MrSparks54 3 года назад

Plastic welding works great most of the time. I've had 2 RV holding tanks welded in the past. Never leaked after. Good stuff thanks!

@tomharrington1393 3 года назад

Back in the day I repaired cracks in plastic with a soldering iron with pieces of wife’s Tupperware. Worked just fine. First time actually seeing a plastic welder with rod. Interesting indeed! 👍👍

@andyrbush 3 года назад

It nice seeing the family in the shop, a pleasant and enjoyable video.

@jimshoe6828 3 года назад

Wow, Matt beat me to it, I was going to say you should have Matt there to let you know if the plastic is still hot 🔥😏😉 I like the way that you fix things, first repair it, then reinforce it, then patch it again. That spot will not leak👍😁 I think you need a little more weight in the back of the truck before you try to climb the mountain 🤔😳. Can't believe nothing broke. 👍👍

@phillipredfern6461 2 года назад

Always wondered how well those plastic weld kids worked, thanks for posting this! Back in the day I would find a similar plastic to use as filler and just use an old soldering iron...worked (sometimes!).

@badgerpa9 3 года назад

I really like the old wood truck, glad nothing on her broke. They are pretty good old trucks.

@DrMuFFinMan 3 года назад

I've heard of plastic welding with chemicals but this is the first I've seen like this, pretty neat.

@Gowaduv 2 года назад

Nice work on the welds! These tanks are HDPE which is the same stuff as the plastic cutting boards (if you run out of filler rod you can head down to the dollar store). Most body panels are ABS which can be fixed with a slurry of acetone and ABS plumbing fittings mixed in a glass jar. I used the slurry last week to fix my RV gray water outlet, and reattached some clip mounts on my truck grille (unrelated projects haha)

@bc30cal99 3 года назад

Morning folks, thanks for another video! As the guy who used to do most of the millwright work in a cabinet shop, I've welded lots of plastic in my checkered past. Since they wouldn't get me a plastic repair tool, I did it with a large soldering iron and a stick of plastic - like old fashioned wire and flame welding you could say. Anyways, the mesh reinforcement is brilliant! Thanks again and all the best to you all this year.

@student1979oct 3 года назад

zip ties work awesome for filler material, FYI...

@JohnnyTalia 2 года назад

Yeah, I usually use Zip ties too. And the little butane torch that I use to heat shrink wire insulation works great as a heat source.

@bruceleealmighty 3 года назад

Having done my share of plastic welding, I've got a feeling that if there is any leak, it's gonna be from some other part of the tank. That was THE most extreme patch I could have wished for. Also I've learned to do such things from a ultra ventilated area. The intro and 5:00 mark promotion for safety gear, namely safety glasses was priceless.

@michaelabbott6566 2 года назад

That poor firewood truck. Lol that's a true testament to how tough those old rigs are.

@bradgann6880 Год назад

I just try watch plastic weld but Love the ol truck climbing. Reminds me of my childhood. Tear stuff up for fun fix it repeat. Bluebell bottom days

@milt6208 3 года назад

Snow short pants and a t-shirt. I do love Utah. Papa Dar is the Man.

@Wootangtw 2 года назад

In the 70’s I had a 1977 renegade cj5 it was awesome… I had a tag on the front that said Jeep…. Toughest 4 letter word on wheels… thanks buddy for your videos…

@robgoffroad 3 года назад

I had to plastic weld a cracked gas tank on my KLX250S a few years ago.. was an aftermarket Acerbis tank. Worked out nice.

@rogermontee8264 2 года назад

Great job welding the plastic gas tank Paul!!!!! Thanks for sharing.☺️☺️☺️👍👍👍👍

@cherylmartin4050 3 года назад

Gotta love plastic welding. Saved a number of bumpers on my '83 Mustang. Its a wonderful project.

@stevejette2329 3 года назад

DUDE !!! What if that hot piece headed for your left eye ??? Then what would we all do ? This is my new favorite channel !!!

@ervinnez6713 3 года назад

Paul, you the man of welding plastic...👍. Good job nd Papa Dar will be ready to roll when the jeep is complete...

@fomoco300k 2 года назад

You’ve taught your kids well. They know the words to Johnny Cash songs. Good job, dad!

@murphtahoe1 3 года назад

Love it...The ole square body small block didn’t give up! Pretty impressive.

@stevensmith1278 3 года назад

Dam the old Chevy made alot of chevy lovers happy

@maxironpaw 3 года назад

You and Matt sure got your cycles aligned. You both drop videos within minutes of each other.

@SpatialDragon 3 года назад

I am impressed that you knew that old Johnny Cash song. That was when Country was still Country & Western. "We have both kinds of music, Country & Western." Little Blues Brothers reference. I am actually an 80's hair band fan, but Johnny Cash and some of the other old stuff was great too. :)

@FabRats 3 года назад

Sounds like we’d get along just fine!👍🏻

@ricardopereira771 3 года назад

That old truck can take a beating💪🤘💪💪

@dandodds1926 3 года назад

I am glad to have seen how it is done.

@tooligan113 3 года назад

Paul, great work as always both plastic welding and pullin that hill, it was steep.

@TheBibleExplorer 3 года назад

I'm impressed, didn't think he'd know that song at his age... Good job little brother 😁👍 & just like at my place the daughter always grabs the last one 😊👍 enjoy having em at your side while you can, they grow up way to fast, seems like yesterday mine was that size and now she's 16 😭 driving me around in my Jeep 😱... Take care & have fun my brothers and sisters... And don't forget.... Keep the tires aimed towards the ground and all eyes upon the Lord...😊👍

@TrevorDennis100 3 года назад

I think that line from The Blues Brothers would apply in that part of America. 'We have both types of music here. Country _and_ Western!' Casey never needs much incentive to break into a cowboy song.

@maryfrederickson9400 2 года назад

Learned something new. Thank you!

@jilliansadventures4679 3 года назад

Cool! Now I know how to patch a hole in a kayak, it had a run in with a car wash. Lol! Awesome video as always.

@jakerichardson7973 3 года назад

The biggest trick is making sure your filler is the same type of plastic, good luck!

@jilliansadventures4679 3 года назад

@@jakerichardson7973 the company I got them from sells the welding sticks that match the kayaks. I just hadn't seen how to weld with plastic. I can do it with metal but that wouldn't work here. Lol!

@bobmcnelis3648 3 года назад

I bought one of those new “ plastic welders” that super hears small wires, that look like staples. It works great, but I still go over it, with an old soldering iron, like you did. Nice work!

@kenguier8464 2 года назад

New to your channel and enjoying every minute of it.... thanks.

@didtheyexpectustotreatthem574 3 года назад

i really really love your wood truck and grandpa sherms tow truck..

@willenenable5149 3 года назад

Was expecting to see the front diff start to climb out of the leaf springs, then I noticed the winch rope, and then I knew that you wouldn't be making a phone call !! 🤗 Thought maybe see the old wrecker in action again, but who was gunna drive it as Papa dar is laid up !!

@Truckinstuff 3 года назад

2hr patch job for Paul, 9min patch job for me haha! Great video. Aint seen this done before. Have used a bar of soap once for a quick fix on a plastic tank on a boat

@jerrynielsen5896 3 года назад

Love the ol chev and wood hauling. We didn't have a winch but always a couple of 4x4s when we would go. Hauled wood out of some sketchy places. Miss the good ol days.

@dude2001steve 3 года назад

Awesome job

@lancemiller9866 3 года назад

Paul another great video keep em coming

@tntprojects8427 2 года назад

Thanks for the video … I have “soldered” plastic together but never added wire mesh … or plastic welding rods… Time to get on eBay :-) I have used kitchen chopping boards in projects and poly morph melting beads…

@rhinogear 3 года назад

Nice Job!

@kennaaye8596 3 года назад

Thanks for the fun video!

@Beandiptheredneck 3 года назад

The ole wood truck was putting in work! I like that old thing 😁

@davids6533 3 года назад

I'm impressed.

@daviddelaney5180 3 года назад

Hi Fab Rats, I believe we should start a campaign to have Poppa Dar designated the next Superhero of Southern Utah! What I saw in today's video demonstrates his Qualifications and they are: Dar obtains parts while only having one good arm! Dar does all this in short pants and a tee-shirt with what looks like Blizzard conditions and snow on the ground! Go Poppa Dar, Superhero of Southern Utah! Keep the videos coming, they are the best thing on TV!

@FabRats 3 года назад

Dar’s definitely a super hero!

@scottminer7702 3 года назад

Nice work. I would be shocked if it leaked. I have watched a few plastic welding videos. Your is another I learned from. Thanks.

@ArizonaKid 3 года назад

Go Chevy !! Love the ending !!

@brucegarrett7232 2 года назад

Impressive. The next thing I gotta learn to do.

@josephtrant9006 3 года назад

I use cut-up 5 gallon buckets and a heat gun and putty knife to repair my kayaks works great thanks 4 the videos

@des2mtn 3 года назад

Mighty fine work getting Ol' Betsy up that hill!

@drewsturm486 3 года назад

Love it! Ol' square body puttin in work!

@ericcorse 3 года назад

That was pretty slick.

@edshelden7590 3 года назад

Very clever.

@scarface-39 3 года назад

Nice job on the plastic welding 👍🇺🇸

@Deadcntr 3 года назад

I really enjoy your videos. I just have one comment. The quickest way that I have found to determine if a tank or pipe is leaking, is to use a dry paper towel. It will show immediately. Thanks for the videos.

@alfredoorozco9418 3 года назад

Hola genio te saludo desde 🇦🇷 argentina increíble los videos brutales impecable 👏 👏 👏

@moneyandtimefreedom3352 3 года назад

This is perfect timing I have a piece I’m trying to fix.

@nolehopkins1077 3 года назад

Love the videos yall.

@sudo_nym 3 года назад

“Ima gob a whole bunch of stuff on it” That’s awesome, Paul! 🇬🇧🤘🏻🇺🇸🤣

@markb1487 3 года назад

Great video,

@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee 3 года назад

You’re gonna have to update and heavy duty the wood truck to a Wood Crawler !! Ton Axles, lockers, an 8.1 liter big block fuel injected swap from an early 2000’s suburban,, and some 38 inch mud grippers !!!! Now that’s the build we wanna see in the shop 🇺🇸💪🏼. Great video man , hope you all had a great Christmas and New Years

@Farm_fab Год назад

Paul, if you need to repair a plastic gas tank, they are made of HDPE plastic, the same as oil bottles, so if you cut an empty cleaned oul bottle into strips, you can make a lasting repair, and not go broke buying rods for plastic that you might only need once or twice.

@richardjensen2769 2 года назад

The last hand-drawn animation from DreamWorks -- "It's about repairing the ship. I break something, I fix it."

@bobjoncas2814 3 года назад

...good one, stay safe..

@nealesmith1873 3 года назад

Great technique! Would have come in handy when my YJ tank got punctured in almost the same place.

@tomekmajewski9858 3 года назад

Nice one

@Doogle81 2 года назад

As a Plastics Engineer that was an A++ weld there sir!

@jmdoutdoors5729 3 года назад

Great job on the tank Paul. We love your videos is a family a fair.

@FabRats 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@cynthiaayers7696 3 года назад

I remember doing this plastic welding back in the 60s. And even up to 2004 when I was still doing a little snowmobiling. fixing a cracked windshield.

@hamiam2243 3 года назад

You’re the only guy I know to get away with that, you Musta went to plastic welding science school, it’s all about the right Rod.

@madmodifier 3 года назад

Lockers for the wood truck next? Thanks for the video!

@harveystephens6115 3 года назад

Enjoyed

@tadheath5856 3 года назад

That was sweet!!!!... that's the Chevy i would own....square body buddy!!!!.....lol nothing newer than a 86 or 87....

@block4565 3 года назад

Nice!

@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh 2 года назад

I've fixed a few plastic radiators using black zip ties as my filler material and a solder iron similar to what you have.

@CarswithNash 3 года назад

Good stuff Paul! I was kind of nervous you were going to blow yourself up though!🤣 I guess you probably washed it out with water first.

@crf50crazy 3 года назад

Safety glasses are a plus

@myleaninggarage 3 года назад

That was cool.

@airdad5383 3 года назад

Nice repair on the tank. Wood truck looks a little loose. I was wondering what's going to fall off first.

@mcss327 3 года назад

That was a steep ol' hill man! That old Chevy's still got it

@elcompamartinez2647 3 года назад

Here in Mexico we patch gas tanks with bar soap ,,, it gets hard as a rock with time (has to be certain soap not any bar soap will do it)

@paulhoneyman6923 2 года назад

lol got to add the STEEP climbs in

@lumpyzx2645 2 года назад

I plastic weld the poor man's way, it's served me very well so far, I just take a junk flathead screwdriver and heat it up over a propane flame, use it to melt the material back together, pretty easy to get the hang of, probably not as strong as the plastic weld kits but I've never had one of my plastic welds break that wouldn't have broken either way, then again on a gas tank, being pressurized and whatnot, you probably did it the best way possible

@mikegroat7732 3 года назад

One piece at a time!! Love the reference!!!!!! Johnny Cash!

@jaapkeesdrijver2758 3 года назад

I am a guy from holland ,and I realize you guys are the same as people are here in a small community.

@derikdrinkle2084 3 года назад

Good ol chevy just digging in to get more grip. Gotta love them good ol trucks. They were made strong.

@khalidkfy7368 3 года назад

Will done

@chrisnewman8918 3 года назад

Better throw on some safety glasses before you end up a Fab Pirate 😉

@elcompamartinez2647 3 года назад

Yep!! as a retired shipyard worker i saw many guys get serious eyes injuries (even one guy ended up with a glass eye from cutting wheel fragment) 👍👍

@tyler4081 3 года назад

i used to work construction and i had a buddy that would throw safety glasses at the back of your head as hard as he could if he saw you not wearing them. Probably not the best way to do it but i learned to wear them pretty darn quick

@elcompamartinez2647 3 года назад

@@tyler4081 👍👍personal protective equipment it's always good to wear for our own benefit.

@DeanJohnson67 3 года назад

especially given how the slow mo showed the speed that solder went shooting out several feet! No way a person could avoid it had it gone the opposite direction!

@elcompamartinez2647 3 года назад

@@DeanJohnson67 Correct!!

@endangeredgnome5337 3 года назад

Time for dual lockers on the wood truck.

@johndodd8160 3 года назад

Way to oil Paul. Yea my experience is when they hop they break all kind of stuff! Glad you got the full pull!!

@markreetz1001 3 года назад

At least you took the easy way out with the wood truck!

@stevophillips4121 3 года назад

Bought 1 those 15+ years ago weld lots plastic fuel tanks up.....even dash pad on my 69 vw bus lol filled cracks and textured it to blend in unseen kool tool to have around