How Do You Repair A Crack In The Plastic Tank Of A Car Radiator?
If your plastic radiator tank becomes cracked, you will want to replace it with a new one. However, there is a way to fix it temporarily that should get you by for up to a few months if you aren’t able to invest in a new one right away. Remove the radiator and clean the cracked area. To do this, scrub it with a good wire brush. Afterward, use 80 or 120 grit sandpaper to rough the surrounding area up. The rougher surface will allow for the epoxy you will be using in the following steps to adhere to the plastic. Wipe the area down with rubbing alcohol to get all oily residue and antifreeze films off the area. Allow to dry thoroughly. Invest in a good quality epoxy glue that is designed to work on nylon and plastic. Mix a small amount of the epoxy glue up and apply to the crack. Try to force a layer of epoxy into the crack, the best you can. Allow this to dry and apply another layer and allow that to dry as well. Repeat this 4-5 times. Each time cover a larger area. This will help ensure
