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The consistency of the plastic can be anywhere from a runny fluid (straight out of the can) all the way to something almost like a thick dough. A half empty can will solidify if left unused. Add some acetone to the plastic to thin out the cement. This can be done to completely solid plastic to make it a fluid again. This also means you have to keep the acetone and stuff away from the bodywork. Spill it, and it shouldn't do much damage right away. It takes a bit of time, and a good amount of solvent before your bodywork does a Salvador Dali impression. Still, don't take the chance.
The consistency of the plastic can be anywhere from a runny fluid (straight out of the can) all the way to something almost like a thick dough. A half empty can will solidify if left unused. Add some acetone to the plastic to thin out the cement. This can be done to completely solid plastic to make it a fluid again. This also means you have to keep the acetone and stuff away from the bodywork. Spill it, and it shouldn't do much damage right away. It takes a bit of time, and a good amount of solvent before your bodywork does a Salvador Dali impression. Still, don't take the chance.
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One of our guys writes: I have a car with a body made of ABS, and in my research on ABS I've collected these links. No affiliation, have not used any of these products. These links can help you learn about ABS, its uses, and how to work with it.
http://www.plastex.ca/default.asp
http://www.malcom.com/
http://www.spartech.com/plastics.asp
http://www.professionalplastics.com/
http://www.interstateplastics.com/
http://www.ides.com/generics/ABS.htm