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Quick fix for cracked plastic clip: thread wrap and superglue (lemmynsfw.com)

submitted 1 month ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've had a couple of this style of plastic clip crack. Wrapping it in thread and then applying super glue seems to work pretty well. I also tried wrapping with fishing line, but it came undone pretty quickly. Just wanted to share the tip! Now if only I had a fix for when the prongs on the other half break off.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Superglue sucks ass for vertical stress. If plastic like this breaks, it's best to replace the entire piece. Either buy a replacement or print a new one, if you are sufficiently equipped.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If you have an Osprey bag they'll send you replacement clips for free

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Timbuk2 as well, lots of gear stores will have them too.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Looks like the thread is handling most of the force, and the glue is just keeping it in place.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It looks like the thread is keeping the upper part from slipping out, yes. But that still creates vertical stress on the glued part. And the thread won't hold long either, is my prediction. It will loosen over time. Repairing something sometimes means replacing parts and that's the right approach here.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Yes, but temporary fixes are the most permanent.