What glue to use?

[LordHaveMurci]

Our 13yr old lad has managed to snap the button mechanism on one of our suitcases, it's a hard black plastic lever.

Is there any glue that will do the job, if so which one? Don't want to waste money on products that won't touch it.

[LordHaveMurci]

It came from M&S a few years ago so spares probably not an option.

Not the end of the world if I can't fix it, just seems a shame to waste so ething with years of life left in it for such a minor issue.

[LordHaveMurci]

AlexC1981 said:

See if you can reinforce the lever by sticking something to the back of it. Like a splint.

That thought had occurred to me but:



It's only the button to retract the handle so case will still open!

[LordHaveMurci]

AlexC1981 said:

Get a couple of suitably sized nails. Cut the heads off/trim to size. Slot one in each of the long cavities shown in the photo and smother with glue.

Now theres a good idea, sure I've got something suitable in the garage, araldite them in as above I guess?