Household Repairs See also ball, doll, and stuffed animal.

Note. There are so many different toys on the market that it is impossible to cover them all individually. But all are relatively easy to repair if you (1) examine the problem and the way the toy is put together; (2) have patience, and (3) follow the proper methods for fixing the different materials used. Above all, remember that the greatest problem with toys is that they are often flimsily constructed and need to be reinforced.

Plastic toys cracked, broken. Clean edges of break, apply plastic-mending adhesive and clamp together overnight. Reinforce the break with a strip of rigid plastic or wood, and glue in place with plastic-mending adhesive. Or if contours of toy prohibit use of rigid strip, try bolting aluminum flashing to back of plastic or, if worse comes to worst, glue down heavy sheet vinyl with plastic-mending adhesive.

Note. There is no adhesive that works on polyethylene, the material of which flexible plastic toys are usually made.

Plastic loose from wood or metal. Drill holes through the plastic and other material and secure with small bolts. For a neater repair, use rivets. Insert these from the plastic side and do not pound too hard on shank or you may crack the plastic.




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December 3, 2008