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Rob Spires Board Moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 185
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 7:15 pm Post subject: Need a new glue... |
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Guys, my dollar store super glue tubes aren’t cutting it for final assembly anymore. Half the time they work great, the other times they barely stick or leave a white haze. What do you guys use? |
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DaveVan
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 1576
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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For super glue I have gone 100% blue cap Gorilla Super glue. Bought some when I was in a pinch....found it to be great stuff. |
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80GoldenEagle
Joined: 06 Feb 2018 Posts: 31
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Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2019 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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I've been using the Hobby Town super glue the last 2 times I've needed any. It's expensive, but leaves no haze, even with kicker. They have 3 different consistencies/thicknesses and it's on par with the super glue I used to be able to get at the PPG auto body supply store. It comes in a large bottle and I store mine in the beer fridge. Storing in the refrigerator helps it last longer, at least with the better stuff. Can last for years if you are diligent. |
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18degrees
Joined: 01 Feb 2018 Posts: 1019 Location: metro STL area, ILLINois
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:14 am Post subject: |
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Loctite gel. _________________ ON DECK/IN THE WORKS: too many started to list...
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kurth
Joined: 06 Feb 2018 Posts: 57
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:36 am Post subject: |
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I have had good luck with the Bob Smith Industries BSI glue which is often sold as sort of a private labe at hobby stores. To prevent the haze, you can use the Fume Free in the gold bottle. The blue top extra thin sets quickly and I like to use it with the Glue Looper for precise application.
I also had good luck with Jet brand CA glue, but it can be hard to find. |
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Rob Spires Board Moderator
Joined: 27 Jan 2018 Posts: 185
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 11:08 am Post subject: |
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Thank you all for the suggestions! |
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john843
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 607 Location: S.C. Lowcountry
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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I've gotten to where except for temporary tacks while fitting something, I use Permatex Super Glue Gel for anything needing CA. Found that it gives me a little wiggle room time-wise, locating small parts. One thing I have started doing is if I'm using it close to the kit glass (windshield clips, etc.) I put it in front of a small (12") portable fan as soon as I locate the piece in place and leave it there until well after the gel dries.
A friend showed me with a few pieces of scrap windshield how well it worked just forcing the vapors away.
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Belugawrx
Joined: 22 Dec 2018 Posts: 4
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Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2019 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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Rob...final assembly..?
what are you gluing..?
I have found canopy glue or Testors clear part cement , to work exceptionally well |
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Firefly
Joined: 28 Jan 2018 Posts: 810 Location: New Jersey
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Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:25 am Post subject: |
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Loctite liquid superglue. Cap seals nicely.
My bottle has lasted YEARS. _________________ Bill Jobson is my real name. |
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