They say there are two types of riders: those who have gone down and those who will go down. Figure on an accidental drop or two, or someone backing into your motorcycle. As your eyes survey the ...

As plastic's share of vehicle composition climbs, panelists say training gaps are costing shops repairable work.

Should you weld that cracked bumper or use adhesive to fix it instead? Both methods can get the job done, but there are pros and cons you should be aware of.

The card looked real until the thermal paste came off, revealing a plastic block with etched markings and a PCB full of ...

Chrome bumpers made a quick exit from the automotive scene in the late '80s. In their place are elaborate, but flimsy, plastic covers hiding stamped-steel impact beams with a wide swath of Styrofoam ...

The Eastwood kit's Speed Tip uses a heated tip that allows you to push the welding rod through it so it comes out soft and hot on the other end. Other methods include hot-gas welding, which uses hot ...

Plastic surgeons are focused on reconstructive procedures. They can see patients who have conditions like birth disorders, injuries, illnesses, or burns. Many plastic surgeons choose to become ...

Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing plastic that can heal damage on its own. Screen grab, University of Illinois demo Cutting-edge materials like graphene—a thin sheet of carbon ...

There’s no need to replace a plastic body part when you can fix it instead. You can fill cracks and holes and repair broken parts with a good adhesive. Each of the following products lets you avoid ...

Holes happen, especially in drywall. Sometimes they happen on purpose and sometimes by accident. You hang a painting or a photo on the wall and then decide to relocate it. You’ve now got a drywall ...

As computers like the venerable breadbox Commodore 64 age, their plastic doesn’t just turn increasing shades of yellow and brown, the ABS plastic also tends to get brittle. This is a problem that ...

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