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   Frank to badgolferman   
   Re: How to fix broken fridge door seal?   
   23 Sep 25 10:49:37   
   
   From: address@is.invalid   
      
   On 9/23/2025 6:37 AM, badgolferman wrote:   
   > On 09/22/2025 14:01, Nil wrote:   
   >> - What kind of glue would work best for plastic of this type?   
   >   
   > I can't answer that specifically, but I've had good luck with JB Weld.   
   > I glued a turn lever stalk back on with it and it held indefinitely.   
   >   
   > Check their website or call to find out the proper type of epoxy.   
   > https://www.jbweld.com/products   
   >   
      
   Epoxy is best but also depends on the plastic.  PE is hard to stick to.   
   I have over wrapped epoxy with carbon making items even stronger than   
   the original.  Do not know if there is room to do it here.  Fiber glass   
   or even window screen with epoxy would work too.   
      
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