Headlights

[Super28]

How do you keep the headlights from "frosting" over when you glue them?

[MrObsessive]

Please don't use solvent glue!

Use either 5 min epoxy, or some sort of white glue.....it'll save you a lot of grief!

[gtx6970]

I use Future

[StevenGuthmiller]

Testors "Clear Parts Cement" for me.

Pretty much the same thing as Elmers, it just tacks up faster.

 

Steve

[Mercuryman54]

I have used Testors gloss clear for years, for attaching lenses and photo etch scripts. 

[Steven Zimmerman]

I use Tamiya clear acrylic paint.

[Snake45]

My weapon of choice for this is Tacky Glue (available at Walmart), which is sort of a super-Elmer's. But I've also used Elmer's and epoxy. The two things you DON'T want to use are tube model glue, and any kind of superglue (CYA) unless it's specifically called "fog free."

Edited August 18, 2017 by Snake45

[crazyjim]

Canopy glue like the airplane people use.

[Super28]

A big "Thank You" to those of you who responded. I really do appreciate it

[Can-Con]

I use Tamiya clear acrylic paint.

Same here

 

[oldnslow]

clear finger nail polish

[NOBLNG]

I searched "gluing chrome" and came up with zero results? So... when gluing these headlights into a chromed grill, do I have to remove the chrome or not? I've always thought that the chrome had to be removed for glue to stick.

[Casey]

1 hour ago, NOBLNG said:

I searched "gluing chrome" and came up with zero results? So... when gluing these headlights into a chromed grill, do I have to remove the chrome or not? I've always thought that the chrome had to be removed for glue to stick.

It depends upon which type of glue you are using. Now, you should not use anything like a liquid cement, tube glue, Ambroid Pro Weld, superglue, etc. as that will melt the clear plastic, so stick with something without a strong solvent component to it (lots of suggestions above), and apply directly to the lens edges of the headlight "bucket" edges, then place the lens, You aren't looking for a strong, chemical bond in this case, just something which will allow the lens to stay in place and not leave any clouding, etc. on the lens.

[SfanGoch]

That only applies to solvent based cements/adhesives. PVA, epoxy or clear acrylic paints will adhere quite adequately.

[59 Impala]

I also use the UV glue.  It works great on the headlights and tail lights as well.  I also use Testors clear parts glue.  Dan