Bullitt Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 At my age, 65, my hands are not quite as steady as they once were. I am currently working on a '58 vette, and the front bumpers are quite smudged with glue. Does anyone have a solution for gluing small parts together so as not to get globs of glue on everything? I have tried toothpicks, small paint brushes, etc, but none of these seem to do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) As someone who is two years your senior, I appreciate your problem. The solution is not a method but a glue. There are a number of water soluble glues out there that work very well for holding small parts. Zap Formula 560, Microscale Kristal Klear are just a couple. These are white glues(PVA) that dry clear but clean up with water. Just a quick swipe with a wet Qtip and you are done. They are not as quick or as strong as super glues(CA) but will do just fine on bumpers or mirrors. I like the Formula 560 because it gets tacky very quickly and will hold the part without you having to hold it in place for a long time. By the way, Formula 560 is often referred to as "canopy glue" as it was formulated for holding R/C aircraft canopies without getting all messy. Because of this you will have to venture into the R/C section of your hobby store to find it. My other favorite glue is also in the R/C section. That is Polyzap. A nonfogging CA that seems to last a long time without kicking off. Good luck and I hope this helps. Edited August 18, 2017 by Pete J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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