At 11:04 AM 3/27/2009, Gregory Smith wrote:
>For a tidy, easy fix, use plumber's ABS pipe cement.  ABS is what the
>grill is made of, as are many other plastic parts on the van, and it
>will create a strong chemical weld. No need to introduce other materials
>or chemicals.  Best part is the cement is black, and so will also be
>less noticeable than other solutions.  A dab'll do ya.

Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene.  I'll be darned.  I didn't realize
it would get so brittle -- but I looked it up, and sure enough, its
UV resistance is "poor."  So yes, ABS cement will make a joint that's
likely stronger than the rest of the grill, at this point.

Suggests to me that painting a new grill might not be a bad idea.

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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"