Liquid Glues

[Frankiebe]

I just tried Tenax for the first time. I needed a good liquid glue to join the rear fenders on my 40 Ford PU because there really isn't a decent mounting point between the two, just the side of the fender and the bed side. I figured any other glue would leave a visible mark somewhere under the fender that would be visible. I got the tenax and a syringe applicator. It worked perfectly, wicked down the joint before it evaporated and made a perfect invisible bond. I am now totally hooked.

I heard a rumor that Tenex was pulled of the market. Has anybody heard anything please let me know.

[Frankiebe]

I heard a rumor that Tenex was pulled of the market. Has anybody heard anything please let me know.

[BigGary]

I picked up Tenax before I ever heard anything about it. I wondered about it while it was sitting unused on the workbench. I tried it and really like it, especially for assembling engines, because I can hold the parts together, apply a little Tenax, hold another part of the engine halves together, add Tenax, and its done with a nice tight, seamless fit. I use either a cheap Testors paint brush or a Q-tip to apply. Tenax saves me a lot of time, but parts have to fit together tightly.

I also use tube glue and Super Glue on occasion.

Gary

[Zoom Zoom]

I heard a rumor that Tenex was pulled of the market. Has anybody heard anything please let me know.

I heard that it's back on the market as of sometime last week. Give the suppliers some amount of time to restock, but it being gone was temporary. Other liquid glues have also sometimes disappeared and returned (like Ambroid Pro Weld, it vanished, then returned).

It might be that the products were made in batches and when all stock was gone from the supplier, it was dropped. Or it could be something like a labeling issue.

But someone who should know said that Tenax returned onto distributor lists last week.

[george 53]

Just saw this thread. I use Ambroid almost EXCLUSIVELY. Tenax evaporates TOO fast, Testors Black bottle glue is too slow, BUT Ambroid is JUST RIGHT! (Sounds kinda like Goldilocks Don't it??!!)

[Frankiebe]

I heard that it's back on the market as of sometime last week. Give the suppliers some amount of time to restock, but it being gone was temporary. Other liquid glues have also sometimes disappeared and returned (like Ambroid Pro Weld, it vanished, then returned).

It might be that the products were made in batches and when all stock was gone from the supplier, it was dropped. Or it could be something like a labeling issue.

But someone who should know said that Tenax returned onto distributor lists last week.

I heard the same thing that Tenex7 is back on the market. What I heard was they could not get bottles. I guess they have the issue resolved, so you should see it back on the shelves at your LHS.

Talk too you soon.

[Lownslow]

i have a infinite supply of Ambroid same company i buy this from supplies me with huuuge styrene sheets. i have the tamiya square bottle cement its great stuff but i only use it on kit plastic

[Guest snapper]

I had heard the rumor about Tenax as well. I haven't used Ambroid, but the Tenax does seem to evaporate quickly. I'm very pleased with the results of Tenax, but I'm debating stopping the use of it (and Ambroid purchase) entirely because of the health concerns with these products. I'm leaning toward the Tamiya liquid cement, but I just don't think it will be as good as the plastic welders. Just don't know if it's worth it - Dilemma...

I've never used the Touch n' Flow, but after looking at some pics, that looks to be a good idea, especially with the cap modification. This would cut down on fumes too I imagine. However, I like brush because of how it aides in getting the seamless look. That may be my solution - to only use the plastic welders when I need the seamless, such as with roll cages, etc.

Edited November 19, 2009 by snapper

[Ddms]

While we're plugging CAs and CA caps, let me put in a good word for Gorilla Glue's Superglue. This is not, repeat NOT, Gorilla Glue. It's Gorilla's version of cyanoacrylate.

It's medium thickness and contains rubber, so joints are less likely to fracture when stressed, or while you're working on some other part of the model. It's much less brittle and seems to keep its adhesion better even when you use accelerator. Bob Smith Industries sells a similar impact-resistant CA, but it's much more expensive.

The Gorilla CA also has an excellent cap. It hardly ever clogs, and if it does, it's because I left the top off. Even then, only the top of the applicator "freezes over," so it's easy to clear with just a fingernail. My only complaint with GSG is the shape of the bottle and cap. Like many CA bottles, it seems deliberately designed to topple at the least provocation, like when somebody in the neighborhood sneezes.

BTW, isn't Tamiya Extra Thin Cement a plastic welder?

Edited November 20, 2009 by Ddms

[pauljr]

I just joined this forum, and I am getting back into modeling after about 15 years away. I have used Tenex7r, and I was very satisfied with the results. However, it did evaporate rather quickly. When I decided to return to this hobby, about 9 months ago, I could not find Tenex anywhere. In my area, there are no real hobby stores, at least not for plastic modelers. There are a few RC shops, and about the only place to find any models and supplies is Hobby Lobby. I tried Testers liquid cement, but wasn't very impressed. After reading this, I am going to see if I can find Ambroid. Would like to try Tamiya's liquid cement. but haven't found it around here yet. I would like to thank everyone here for the information, I really need this.

Edited December 17, 2009 by pauljr