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noisetherapy 11-15-2015 06:22 AM

LF glass brace for 90gal tank.
 
I bought a 90 gal off a forum member a year ago and the top brace was cracked. Didnt notice until later.

Tried a few places to get a replacement black trim to no avail.

JL suggested that I get a piece of glass cut and silicone it into place.

Does anyone have suggestions of how/where to do this in the lower mainland BC?

Cheers.

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hillegom 11-15-2015 03:29 PM

As JL said, get a piece of glass cut, the width, length of your broken centre piece.
Use silicone glue to marry the two pieces.

I just bought some glue (not a glue if you believe the propaganda) from can tire.
I have not used it yet, so can't give a review. But it is what I would use in your case. Repair the crack with this glue, then repair it again using jL'S suggestion.
http://notaglue.com

If you need help, pm me

noisetherapy 11-15-2015 04:30 PM

Its not so much the center brace, Its the whole top trim should probably be replaced.


I'm thinking eurobrace?

hillegom 11-15-2015 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisetherapy (Post 969849)
Its not so much the center brace, Its the whole top trim should probably be replaced.

Oh, yes that is different.
Eurobrace would then work for you

Cujo#31 11-15-2015 08:14 PM

Everyone says "glue" but u need to use pure silicone or it will be a wasted effort. Any glass shop can cut what u need. I wouldn't try to remove old euro....that is a painful process. Just "laminate" new and old together.

hillegom 11-15-2015 08:24 PM

Siliconing glass to plastic is not a good idea. Doesn't hold up very well.

noisetherapy 11-15-2015 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillegom (Post 969867)
Siliconing glass to plastic is not a good idea. Doesn't hold up very well.

For sure. It will be glass to glass.

4 strips. 2x 48" in the front and back and 2x on the sides in between.

The question is how wide do they have to be?

Icefire 11-16-2015 02:41 AM

3"


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