you want stronger parts, i want stronger parts

[mavrick0611]

iv heard that by boiling plastic parts they are made stronger. can some one tell me the steps to boiling them correctly? thanks

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[SteveP]

Stronger is a matter of opinion. Boiling parts usually makes them softer. Softer parts flex a little more, which by extension means they won't break as easily. The change isn't that significant - it's not like you'll suddenly be able to twist a part into a pretzel that was previously hard a diamond, but the parts are fractionally softer. Remove the molded parts and put them in boiling water for about five minutes. shut off the heat at the end of five minutes and let the water cool to room temperature.


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[Sean]

One thing about boiling parts is you can dye them while you boil them. I just tried it on my front bumper and A-arms, just to see how it would look. This weekend, I'm tearing the whole thing down and dyeing every plastic piece there is.

[StampedeShoe]

To dye dont they have to be white nylon though? They cant be black.

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