>>The new name for that is dichloromethane IIRC....
>Both names are currently used by the solvent vendors.
>>And that's basically what 'plastic weld' is (or at least it smells like
>>it). But in the UK it's almost impossible to get chemicals for home use.
>>Dunno why, but I suspect sodium chloride would be unavailable if you
>>asked for it under that name ;-).
>You just need to know the right people in labs.:)
Or head to your local plastics supplier - all of the ones I've ever
dealt with are more than happy to sell you all the useful solvents.
Incidentally, for those doing "front panel" restorations, talk to
a good sign-making shop. It's rather straightforward
these days to get custom plastic panels made and printed. I've had
this done several times and have been very satisfied with the results.
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Tim Shoppa Email: shoppa_at_trailing-edge.com
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Received on Mon Apr 12 1999 - 15:20:45 BST