Cato Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Any experienced users? What is it best used for on models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Not sure if its the same, but I've used the old white glue to glue in any windows on model cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdonm Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It can be used for temporary assembly. Soak in water to disassemble. It also makes good lenses for gauges and headlights, especially the chrome ones. And of course attaching clear parts and paper parts like gauge faces and license plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 As Don said.....it works great for clear parts. All I use for clear stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It's basically Elmer's, but there is a difference--I believe it's slightly weaker. I use it for temporary or semipermanent gluing of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Yep, I use it to glue clear parts also, especially windows... after tacking them in with non-fogging CA glue I run a bead all around the window on the interior using a toothpick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Great info. Thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I use it for test fitting suspension and ride height, Be careful, you can bend a leaf spring if ya don't soak before taking things back apart. It seems to get stronger the longer it cures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I use it for test fitting suspension and ride height, Be careful, you can bend a leaf spring if ya don't soak before taking things back apart. It seems to get stronger the longer it cures. Very good warning-thanks Buzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I also use it for a mask for attachment points such as locating pins to minimize handling painted parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I also use it for a mask for attachment points such as locating pins to minimize handling painted parts. Give me that again Bob? You use it like liquid mask? You mean you mask, shoot paint and then the attachment points are clean for gluing?? I assume you remove the mask by wetting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) Yes I mask, let dry and then spray the parts. I usually just pop it off with the tip of a number 11 blade. Edited September 19, 2014 by bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 You can also use white glue to make a great masking fluid. Thin it with water, add a little dishwashing liquid (not sure what this does but it seems to help--maybe with surface tension or something), and throw in a little food coloring for visibility if you want. Better than any masking liquid I've ever bought and you can make it for pennies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 No matter what you use it for, remember that white glue has very little holding power on plastic or metal. Very little. White glues are meant to glue porous materials like paper, cardboard, or cloth. They are not designed to glue plastics or metals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) That masking fluid idea is great-thanks guys. I hate to put adhesives on painted areas-crappy join. Yes Harry, I've known that but in certain non-structure places like windows (or canopies) it will work. And as a temp adhesive for mock-up as stated it should be good. I used white Elmers on the GT for suspension height. On the Gullwing, I used it on the doors for holding them while painting. Get even color that way, then they pop off. I may test to see how it does with fabrics... Edited September 19, 2014 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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