Oatey 30919 ABS Extra Special Cement, 32 oz, Black

This Oatey "Extra Special" ABS cement is superb for welding, repairing and connecting (black) ABS plastic drain pipes and connectors (i.e., elbows, tees, etc..). Others have posted reviews about using this cement to repair ABS parts and trim for automobiles and motorcycles. This review is solely about using this cement to complete plumbing drainage repairs within your home.I'm a general contractor and, on occasion, I run into a cracked ABS drain pipe or drain-pipe connector (for a shower drain or other plumbing drain) located within the wall- or ceiling-space of a home. This Oatey cement allows me to weld the cracked ABS pipe or connector without having to remove and replace it. This is immensely helpful in those instances when there's insufficient space to cut out the existing, damaged ABS pipe section or connector and install a new one.To effectively weld the damaged ABS pipe or connector, I simply coat the crack and the surrounding area (of the ABS pipe or connector) sufficiently with two or three coats of this ABS cement (in accordance with the instructions on the can) and allow the cement to cure. It's important to "push" the cement into the crack and, if possible, use a clamp or your hand to hold the crack tightly together for a few minutes until the cement initially sets. Then, after the cement fully cures, I water-test the repair (for water tightness) by running sufficient water through the repaired pipe and connector before I close the wall or ceiling drywall back up. I've never once had any repair using this cement fail, even after months or years of continuous water exposure following the repair. In short, this cement restores the integrity of the cracked ABS pipe or connector -- the cement welds the two halves of the crack together permanently.Here are some salient pointers for using this ABS cement:1) Of significance, this cement softens (i.e., semi-dissolves) the existing ABS plastic that you apply it to. This dissolving action allows the cement to permanently bond/weld itself to the existing ABS plastic. So work quickly and efficiently -- mentally plan ahead each step of your repair. Furthermore, don't allow this cement to "pool" in puddles on the existing ABS plastic -- such puddles will actually weaken the integrity of the existing ABS plastic due to the cement's softening/dissolving action. If you leave large puddles, you'll actually permanently warp and damage the existing ABS plastic.2) Second, this cement will drip everywhere, so be sure to provide adequate protection to surfaces that you don't want the cement to drip onto. This cement will almost instantly permanently stain and damage your vinyl flooring, wood flooring and carpet. Use cardboard or other heavy paper material, if possible, to protect your surfaces. Heavy plastic sheeting will work in a pinch; however, be aware that the cement may dissolve the plastic sheeting, leaving the underlying surface exposed to potential damage.3) Be sure to keep the can closed whenever you're not using the cement. This cement applicator will dry fairly quickly it you don't keep it immersed in the can.4) If you drip cement onto the male threads of the can's lid, be sure to use a paper towel or rag to wipe off the cement. Don't screw the lid onto the can with wet cement on the threads -- you'll find the lid very difficult to remove the next time you use the cement.5) If you forget to close the can and the cement becomes too thick or viscous, pour a tiny amount of MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) into the can to thin the cement. If you let the sponge applicator dry, you'll need to buy a new, separate applicator.6) Ensure adequate ventilation when using this cement -- read the warning on the can.7) Lastly, one reviewer indicated that this cement is green in color -- wrong! This cement is jet black, just like the ABS plastic pipes and connectors.This 16-ounce can has doubled in price since I bought mine in November 2015. Nevertheless, the current price is still very reasonable for the quantity. Most importantly, this is THE CEMENT to use for repairing and connecting all ABS plastic pipes and connectors.

works great.

Mine was not your typical use for this product but I used this stuff to glue together pieces of ABS sheet to reinforce the brittle ABS dash on a 16 year old Volvo. Those have have had them long enough know what I'm talking about. Guys are cutting out and screwing on metal straps, slathering epoxies like J-B weld, fiberglass, etc. to try to stop them from breaking off at the mounts. Many people reported the breakage would just return and occur on a larger scale to fit where their reinforcement efforts stopped. I decided since it's weak and made of ABS, I'd just thicken it up and make it all stronger, spreading the load across the whole piece. So I didn't just concentrate on just the dash mounting brackets that typically break. Cutting pieces to stack against the defroster vent, overlapping layers on that same vent with particular emphasis on strengthening the center (where an alarm LED and climate control sun-load sensor are mounted through it), I covered and reinforced the entire length of the dash. It was quite tedious cutting it all to fit and make essentiall one large thick piece of ABS. Doing it during the brunt of Texas summer helped make this glue cure faster and making what I believe is a little stronger bond. Altogether I added about 8 pounds of ABS sheeting and almost two pounds of this glue to finish it. Not one peep of noise out of it so far (they usually audibly crack when hitting large bumps, RR tracks etc). So far so good. For my unorthodox purposes, it worked beautifully. If it eventually breaks, I'll likely fault the bad design and not the glue. I doubt it ever fails again, but time will tell.

I use this cement for the repair of ABS panels on motorcycle bodywork. As such, I go through a fair bit of it, so I like buying these larger cans. I have tried many different types and brands of ABS cement, including raw MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) - which is a key component of all ABS cement. Of all of the types I have tried, this Oatey Extra Special works better, is stronger, easier to work with, and is simply a better product than all the rest.A hint: Go to your local hardware store and buy a can of MEK. If your ABS cement starts getting too thick (usually from being left open too long), just add a bit of MEK. That will thin it out again and allow you to use it all up.

Works great !

Easy to use and works extremely well. Was perfect for my application - correcting grey tank valve orientation on RV. No leaks.

I've used this product in the past for weird vacuum cleaner accessories and cementing an extension pole adapter onto a Swiffer (copy R).I recently connected a 3" ABS toilet drain (alleged to be unable to cement) to a 3" PVC coupling which held tight and did not leak. A no stop, slip, ,repair, coupling would have worked better than a standard coupling but the results are the same; Success.

Most UPPER interior paneling is ABS plastic.This product especially combined with metal mesh works fantastic to repair those pieces.This product is in part with homemade goop, made from acetone and ABS plastic filament dissolved in a jar.It works especially well when you prep the plastic with acetone, including inside the cracks; lay down a film of glue; lay down the shaped mesh and hold it down until it tacks, which doesn't take long. After that lay down another layer of glue over the mesh.Glue can be removed from your fingers with duct tape.That is all.

Long delay in delivery, good product