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.
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.
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.
if this is the cupholder thats on the side of the console, I think
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.
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.
Thanks for the responses I'll tell her the results and let her decide what to do.
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