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Old 11-15-2015, 06:22 AM
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Default 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?

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Old 11-15-2015, 03:29 PM
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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

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Old 11-15-2015, 04:30 PM
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Its not so much the center brace, Its the whole top trim should probably be replaced.


I'm thinking eurobrace?
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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
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Old 11-15-2015, 08:14 PM
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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.
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Siliconing glass to plastic is not a good idea. Doesn't hold up very well.
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Old 11-15-2015, 10:08 PM
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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?
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