How to Repair a Broken Beach Chair

Step 1: Prepare the Plastic

Before you begin repairing the broken tube, you need to prepare the plastic. This involves cleaning the area around the break with a damp cloth and rubbing alcohol. Once the area is clean, you need to sand the edges of the break with fine-grit sandpaper. This will help to create a smooth surface for the adhesive to bond to.

Step 2: Apply the Adhesive

Once the plastic is prepared, you can apply the adhesive. There are a variety of different adhesives that you can use, but a cyanoacrylate adhesive (super glue) is a good option. Apply a thin layer of adhesive to one edge of the break and then press the two pieces together. Hold the pieces together for a few minutes until the adhesive has set.

Step 3: Reinforce the Repair

Once the adhesive has set, you can reinforce the repair with a piece of fiberglass cloth. Cut a piece of fiberglass cloth that is slightly larger than the break. Apply a thin layer of adhesive to the fiberglass cloth and then place it over the break. Press the fiberglass cloth into place and then smooth it out with your fingers. Allow the adhesive to dry completely.

Step 4: Sand and Paint

Once the adhesive has dried, you can sand the repaired area. Use fine-grit sandpaper to smooth out the surface. Once the area is smooth, you can paint it to match the rest of the chair.

Step 5: Enjoy Your Repaired Chair

Once the paint has dried, you can enjoy your repaired chair. It is important to note that the repaired area will not be as strong as the original plastic, so you should be careful not to put too much weight on it.