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I did some research on the Oatey black ABS plastic glue. The ingredients are ABS plastic resin, colorant, and 2-Butanone, otherwise knows as Methy Ethyl Ketone, MEK. I tried some patches using MEK instead of acetone, with the same results, still soft after a week, bubbles up when heated So that's not the answer.
Last night I tried something a little different. I used a heat lamp to heat up the cracked area so it was nice and warm before I applied the ABS and acetone. Then I removed the heat lamp and applied the goop, and went over it after a few minutes with the acetone brush, then again a few minutes later. The idea is that the warm body would help push the acetone out from the bottom of the patch while the cooler air and surface temperature would keep the surface from curing and allow the acetone to escape. I'll see what it looks like today.
So that's not the answer.
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