gks1964 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 What are all the cool kids using these days to attach their window glass! What types of glues? Gerald Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I use Testors clear parts cement and window maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 2 hours ago, RichCostello said: I use Testors clear parts cement and window maker. That's what usually use and I also medium super glue and clamps if the glass is not fitting the frame well with a kicker so there is no fogging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCostello Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 3 hours ago, THarrison351 said: That's what usually use and I also medium super glue and clamps if the glass is not fitting the frame well with a kicker so there is no fogging I'm so clumsy I shouldn't have super glue in the same room with clear parts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 UV clear resin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagerpm Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Gator's Grip glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowsportwagon Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 5 min epoxy. If you screw up it peels right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Either of the above two products are made for affixing clear glass and work well. The Evergreen product is sold at Hobby Lobby. This Is clear double sided tape I got at Michaels. This also works well on glass either by itself or in combination with above glues. I’ve secured glass in place with tape along stop and bottom edges, then filled in the remaining seams with glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 I use Formula 560 Canopy Glue by Pacer. (PT-56) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Miller Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Elmer's clear glue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gks1964 Posted June 20, 2020 Author Share Posted June 20, 2020 27 minutes ago, Brandon Miller said: Elmer's clear glue That's what I always use!!! Wanted see if I'm just to old school ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwc43 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 Plastruct. It has a capillary effect. Touch it in the corners and it runs around the glass and it wont hurt the glass. And if you want to remove the glass at some point for a rebuild or change color just thump it real hard with a finger and it will pop right out without any damage to it. http://www.hobbylinc.com/plastruct-plastiweld-1-plastic-model-cement-00002?source=froogle&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI19T5kc2V6gIVjYnICh2enQfnEAQYBCABEgKbT_D_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 I've always used Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy as it dries clear and has a strong bond. It is also my "go to glue" for most of my modeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmathew1us Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 2:03 AM, RichCostello said: I'm so clumsy I shouldn't have super glue in the same room with clear parts! I have always had fogging problems with superglue and will no longer use it after too many ruined windshields. 5 minute epoxy seems to work better, and as mentioned, is more forgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 9:39 AM, Tom Geiger said: Either of the above two products are made for affixing clear glass and work well. The Evergreen product is sold at Hobby Lobby. This Is clear double sided tape I got at Michaels. This also works well on glass either by itself or in combination with above glues. I’ve secured glass in place with tape along stop and bottom edges, then filled in the remaining seams with glue Tom, I picked up some of that tape to try after reading one of your posts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 6 hours ago, slusher said: Tom, I picked up some of that tape to try after reading one of your posts... Cool! Lemme know how you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/20/2020 at 10:27 AM, Miatatom said: I use Formula 560 Canopy Glue by Pacer. (PT-56) Yup, that's the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 There is also a UK product Clear Fix by Humbrol.. They also have a product named Clear Coat. A website worth looking at is De Luxe Materials. It is a UK company that develops, makes and markets an extensive range of adhesives, fillers and finishing materials aimed at the modelling market. Their Scenic Rust is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 If it's a single windscreen, plane canopy, car headlight lens, all I do is paint round the edge of the body with a small brush and clear gloss enamel paint and carefully, with tweezers place the clear plastic onto the opening, inside or outside whichever way it should be mounted, leave overnight, the clear gloss dries gripping the clear plastic piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 I use ZAP 560 canopy glue, works great. It's not a brand I specifically searched for, it just happend to be the first one that popped up in search results when I was looking for something that didn't fog and melt clear plastic. I gave it a shot and does exactly what I needed it for. There's loads of different brands and types out there but if it works for you, just stick to it whatever brand it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodwrench3 Posted September 2, 2020 Share Posted September 2, 2020 Just glued in the rear window in my 1982 Buick -- I used Testors clear parts cement and window maker. Worked great. What I really liked is that it took a "set" pretty quick. I had to hold the window down with my finger for it to conform to the curve a bit -- but not long. The glue "set" fairly quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stem Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 10:43 PM, THarrison351 said: That's what usually use and I also medium super glue and clamps if the glass is not fitting the frame well with a kicker so there is no fogging What do you mean a "kicker" & what type of clamps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THarrison351 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 The kicker is a Chemical that instantly hardens the glue and prevents fogging. The clamps I use are like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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