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milo
Explorer II
May 24, 2013

Plastic Sink Repair

Ya at eeh Good Afternoon ...we have a minor problem with the kitchen sink in our 7 year old Cougar, it has developed a small 3/4" crack in the bottom right next to the colander, but not down around to the threads. The bottom of the sink is so thin (really really thin) it flexes. Cheapo products. Question ... Would JB Waterweld putty work on sealing it. I can push up from underneath and it opens the crack slightly so that putty could get in the crack, then also seal it from underneath. Also would I need to drill a small hole in the end to stop the crack. It leaks ever so lightly that you can feel moisture on your finger if you hold there for a minute or so. DW is not to keen on having to buy a new sink. Any and all suggestion appreciated.

Thanks
Milo
  • milo's avatar
    milo
    Explorer II
    May 25, 2013
    Thanks all for your ideas. First gonna try & seal it with some JB Weld and if that does not work, will look into a replacement sink. That side of sink does not get allot standing water in it as it is mostly used as a rinse sink.

    Thanks
    Milo
  • Olde_Volks_Plac's avatar
    Olde_Volks_Plac
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    What would be the price to repair/replace a cabinet or floor and the floor covering or all of the above verses just replacing the sink at no matter the cost.

    go to a home center and look at a vegetable washing sink it will be small and stainless steel NO MORE CRACKS----Priceless
    even ask about the scratch and dent section they all have them and see what they have.
  • RV_daytrader's avatar
    RV_daytrader
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    JB weld has PlasticWeld made for plastics...used it on my cars power steering reservoir...worked good
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    Here is another option...watch the video all the way..looks like this stuff could be really handy for a lot of RV applications.
    Says it's perfect for repairing sinks, hot tubs, etc.
    (disclaimer: never used it.)

    LINK
  • mlts22's avatar
    mlts22
    Explorer
    May 24, 2013
    A plastic sink can be as low as $20 at a RV store. I'd see about a replacement of something the same, or at least similar. One might even find a metal sink with the same dimensions.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    May 24, 2013
    Take some measurements and go to the local big box store and buy a new sink. Simple exchange and you will be much happier. It is possible you might have to do a bit of cutting, but much better fix.

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