Forums > Technical Discussion > Whats better sealent or super glue?
Login/Join to ParticipateCarpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
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need the strongest kind of sealent (glue or any other type) I can find, the outer plastic ball of one of my poi balls has begun to crack. Need the most ultimate strongest type I can find, can anyone suggest anything? I would use super glue but Ive no idea if there is anything stronger out there or not, any suggestions? Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat
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Location: United Kingdom
yeah stop hitting things!
pic would help. what kinda poi?
different glues work best in different situations but being plastic i'm guessing not flexible so superglue (runny cyanoacrylate stuff) would be best if you're not bothered about white smoky stains around the crack
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If its the star burst ones I'd say send them back and ask for a refund as you have only just go them!
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For hairline cracks in hard plastic superglue is the best, as it gets drawn into the cracks before it sets due to capillary action. Use the good stuff though, the cheap superglue is too thick, and doesn't stick properly either.
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Location: Battle, UK
Larger cracks, you can used exterior sealant (if you don't mind leaving it to set for a few days) as it will set flexible, and transparent (depending on what you buy)
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Thanks for the suggestions guys I'll keep it in mind if I have to fix them again in the future, I'll be sending them back instead though and get a replacemnt. Yes they can brake easily but it was my fault in thee first place and they light so well I just cant say goodbye to them.
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Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
You could try covering them in clear silicone sealant. That was they would have a squishy boucy tough covering that the light would glow through.
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Bideford and Bath, United Kingdom
lol i see you to have been converted by bryn, i now love silicone and feel you should cover everything in it.
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