Broken Parcel Shelf 😢

[securespark]

Not pointing any fingers ( ), but Mrs S has managed to break off one of lugs that locks in to keep the shelf hinged in place, IYKWIM.

Having looked at the cost of these, both new and second hand, they are very expensive.

Does anyone have any experience of gluing these rigid plastics and which would be the best one to use?

Or am I on a hiding to nothing?

Thanks for your help.

 

[mystreet]

Very strong superglue

 

[Cabansail]

Here's a replacement one

 

[jamakr4]

Not pointing any fingers ( ), but Mrs S has managed to break off one of lugs that locks in to keep the shelf hinged in place, IYKWIM.

Having looked at the cost of these, both new and second hand, they are very expensive.

Does anyone have any experience of gluing these rigid plastics and which would be the best one to use?

Or am I on a hiding to nothing?

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Thanks for your help.

There are 3d printed replacements: MG ZS MG4 SAIC MARVEL parcel shelf clip by infinity2

Don't know how good this works.

 

[DBedford]

I'd drill a very small hole in both first and insert a steel pin before gluing.

 

[gary333]

I'm not sure it's fully her fault, i blame the design as almost every car i have had you lift the shelf up and pull out, however on the MG it comes out sideways.

 

[MG Clive]

If you have access to 3D printing > MG4 Parcel Shelf Rear Load Cover hinge L+R (modified reinforced part)

 

[ReintjeWA]

You could even look at third parties that will 3D print for you. Some seem expensive, but it might be cheaper than a new shelf, and it's cheaper than buying a 3D printer.

 

[old fisherman]

If you've ever wanted a 3D printer, and couldn't justify it, this seems to me to be a very reason for buying one

 

[Lovemyev]

Remove the shelf and as said above, use a strong super glue to get the two parts boded together, then to add extra strength either use some hot melt glue, or you could use super glue and add some baking power before it sets, it will set like concrete .

 

[securespark]

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Would NaHCO3 Sodium Bicarbonate be better?

And this sounds really silly, but how do you juggle applying the glue and powder?

Thanks.

 

[MG Clive]

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Would NaHCO3 Sodium Bicarbonate be better?

And this sounds really silly, but how do you juggle applying the glue and powder?

Thanks.

Have a quick look on YouTube mate, there are several video demos like this one.

 

[securespark]

Cheers. I think I'm going doolally lately, I should have thought of that...

 

[Tig170]

Have a quick look on YouTube mate, there are several video demos like this one.

I always use the same, small bit of superglue and a sprinkle of Dr Bechmann Glowhite - also great for broken door mirrors, plastic bumpers (which im currently doing on my T-Roc underskirt).

 

[securespark]

Well, I dood it.

It isn't a 100% perfectly aligned joint, but it feels rock solid.

I put glue on, held it together, then, as glue oozed out around the joint, I dusted it with Bicarb.

Feels solid as a rock, but the instructions say leave it 24 hours to achieve full hardness (Oooh err, Matron!).

So I'll leave it till Saturday then gingerly install it back in the car.

 

[Tig170]

just fixed mine :-

 

[Cabansail]

The other day I saw a similar hack for recreating plastic parts. This one was using Styrofoam mixed with WD40. This mix was reinforced with some wire mesh.

 

[securespark]

Thanks, Tig. That gives me something to fall back on if my fix fails.

Cabansail, I'll look into that, thanks.

 

[MG Clive]

The other day I saw a similar hack for recreating plastic parts. This one was using Styrofoam mixed with WD40. This mix was reinforced with some wire mesh.

I think this could be fine for non load-bearing repairs.

 

[Surfdog]

Happened to me early on in ownership. Partially screwed a screw in and problem solved.