Try ABS/PVC Cement, as used for plumbing.  Completely different set of
solvents.

On 10/26/07, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote:
>
> Has anyone found a way to patch our water tanks?  The material (PVC,
> Poly -pro, whatever) doesn't let much stick to it at least in my past
> experience trying epoxy, polyester, etc.  Is there a way to repair that
> stuff?  I have to fix my Alaskan's tank so I can tow my "Tool-box/Vanagon"
> down south.  The material in that tank is the same as my Westy tank,
> except
> I can't find a replacement for it anywhere, and to re-design the interior
> of
> my camper is not workable...Is there some kinda "Goo" that sticks to the
> whiteish translucent plastic that tanks are made from?  Anyone try
> marine-tex with any success?
>   I really don't want to get to the desert and find my 'repair' is not
> working, because 're-repairing' out in the sand without tools and
> electricity is not fun..
>   Anybody?
>   Don Hanson
>

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