[Boatanchors] Meter Repair

Jim Wiley jwiley at alaska.net
Thu Sep 3 08:24:36 EDT 2009


MEK is usually available at paint stores, Home Depot,. Lowes, 
True-Value, or most any other home repair or do-it-yourself  store. (in 
the paint section) in cans ranging from pints to 5 gallons.  It is 
relatively inexpensive. 


Use caution when using, be sure the area in which you are working is 
well ventilated.   If you  get any on your clothing or hands, wash 
immediately with lots of warm water and soap. MEK is not horribly toxic 
(it won't kill you in small doses if cleaned off immediately) but it is 
definitely not benign..  Keep the can it comes in well sealed and away 
from small children, and it is very flammable in either liquid or vapor 
form. . 


For repairing broken bits of styrene and similar plastics, apply small 
amounts with an artists brush and press the pieces together gently for a 
few minutes.  Hold with rubber bands or some sort of clamp for a few 
hours to ensure best results. Don't get droplets on the otherwise clear 
areas of the plastic, as it will leave permanent spots.


- Jim, KL7CC



W8KZW wrote:
> Dave -
>
> If you know, any brand names for this stuff?  Best source of supply for
> small quantity?
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> Most acrylics bond virtually invisibly using MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone).
> In most cases (acrylics, lucite) it bonds almost instantly.
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> Jeff
> W8KZW
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