Which glue to repair microwave?

**rphenix** · 29th September 2008, 16:40

The microwave stopped working (door wouldn't open) pulled it apart and a little plastic bit is broke easy fix if the glue is strong enough.

Any recommendations? Basically the bit pushes up the latch that opens the door so it will be subject to a bit of stress I would say. I cant tell what plastic it is, but it does have "2" on it so perhaps that's 2 as in type 2 making it HDPE?

My favorite glue is Araldite but maybe its not the one for the job here, superglue would break in a second.

**birdhandler** · 29th September 2008, 17:17

cant help you with the glue but there is an electrical hazard a large capacitor which can give you a hell of a belt even when its unplugged
good luck

**flyingbrick** · 29th September 2008, 18:00

reminds me of Malcom in the middle.

His dad said something like " Hey look kids! ive managed to make the microwave go with the door open!!!"

lolllll

**vifferman** · 29th September 2008, 18:06

I've had some success with fixing stuff with JB Weld - clutch cover, hinges of glovebox lid, etc.

**FJRider** · 29th September 2008, 18:10

Use a bigger hammer... that'll fix it good...

**nadroj** · 29th September 2008, 18:11

Loctite 401 or 406 are good for plastics. I use them regularly & if used properly last well. Put glue on 1 part & push together firmly & straight, hold for 30 secs & will either hold or fail straight away.

**rphenix** · 29th September 2008, 18:22

Originally Posted by nadroj

Loctite 401 or 406 are good for plastics. I use them regularly & if used properly last well. Put glue on 1 part & push together firmly & straight, hold for 30 secs & will either hold or fail straight away.

Interesting would never have thought to try it

got some in the shed too.

**rphenix** · 29th September 2008, 18:23

Originally Posted by birdhandler

cant help you with the glue but there is an electrical hazard a large capacitor which can give you a hell of a belt even when its unplugged
good luck

Hehe yeah was looking at thinking bet you hold some residual power so kept well clear

**Nagash** · 29th September 2008, 20:33

Would the microwaves effect the glue at all..?

**Bass** · 30th September 2008, 09:19

Originally Posted by rphenix

perhaps that's 2 as in type 2 making it HDPE?

If it is HDPE, then there is bugger all out there that will do the job. Expoxies (Araldite) and cyanoacrylates (Superglue) won't touch it. However 3M developed a product for this group of plastics and put it on the market about 5 years ago.
I would be tempted to try a bit of cyano on it to see whether or not it's polyethylene. If it sticks firmly, it ain't HDPE and the cyano is easy to remove with the right solvent.
If it doesn't stick strongly, it probably is HDPE and I would suggest giving 3M a call.