Pinprick in Rear Screen

[Torquemada]

Managed to get a pinprick hole in the rear screen of the Griff - any bright ideas on how to seal it?
The following spring to mind:

1) 'Weld' with a hot needle.
2) A spot of superglue.
3) Clear silicone sealant.

Any thoughts appreciated.

[DJR 7]

The only one I wouldn't do is the silicon, melting may make it look more than it is but I guess that depends on your steady hand and skill.
Personally I'd dip a tooth pick into the superglue and drop it into the hole.
Good luck, let us know how it goes.
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[TVRFERRIS]

Word of warning some super glue's melt plastic TO DOND THEM TOGERTHER

[Harrytsg]

I have no idea if this works, but may be worth trying.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TEAR-AID-Repair-kit-Type-A...

[davemac250]

To seal it I'd use a clear patch on the inside of the screen with a suitable glue.

[ChimpanLucky]

Pass a needle through the hole leaving it suspended half in & half out of the screen.

Go inside the car.

Put the very smallest drop of Superglue you can a few mm from the tip of the needle.

If you put too much on first time, clean the needle & try again.

You may find applying the Superglue using a second needle helps to keep your drop as small as possible.

When you are happy the drop of Superglue is as small as you can make it, pull the needle out (from the outside of the car side).

This will pull the glue into the hole as you withdraw the needle.

As always the trick with Superglue is:

"Less is More"

Edited by ChimpanLucky on Tuesday 17th April 22:02

[GJR]

ChimpanLucky's method is really good, but how about using a UV curing glue especially designed for glass/clear plastic bonding?

[ChimpanLucky]

GJR said:

ChimpanLucky's method is really good, but how about using a UV curing glue especially designed for glass/clear plastic bonding?

Sound like a better option than Superglue to me, Superglue is actually not an ideal filler.

[Torquemada]

UV curing glue?? is that something I'm likely to find in B&Q?

[yodel]

If you decide to go down the superglue route remember that superglue comes in at least 3 different viscosities.

1) very thin, thinner than water for running into cracks
2) medium, common or garden superglue
3) thick, used for gap filling, probably the stuff you need.

craft supplies in derbyshire could supply you i'm sure, they have a website.

[GJR]

Torquemada said:

UV curing glue?? is that something I'm likely to find in B&Q?

I have to admit I've not bought it for years, but you definately used to be able to buy it from B&Q to fix broken glass. I assume you still can. It came to mind again as we use it at work, although it's expensive £50 for 25ml stuff.