Superglue on windshield

[rossfox]

Well, I have learned my lesson about using super glue for windshields. I had the windshield held with a sticky pad and was lowering it into the car where I had put a small amount of super glue to hold the windshield. Needless to say the windshield came off and fell and got a spot of super glue on the it. So, how do I get the windshield back clear again? Also, what is the best transparent glue to use for putting in windshields?

[Bainford]

There are a number of transparent glues suitable for windshield installation. I usually use Testors Clear Parts Cement. Some use watch crystal cement or canopy cement such as GS Cement. Epoxy glues are also a good choice. It is also helpful to fit the windshield in place and secure with tape, etc, and then apply the glue to the edges.

As for repair, I assume you have already tried to scrape it off. Not likely to work, but worth a try. Aside from that, sand the windshield surface until the damage is erased, then polish it back to clear with Micromesh pads and Tamiya polishes, or similar.

[Chariots of Fire]

Try two part epoxy.  That works on windshields as well and does not fog.  Takes a while to set though.

[Rbray47]

I've never had any luck fixing a damaged windshield. After I switched to Testors clear parts glue, I haven't has many issues. I also use it for small stuff like emblems, door handles, etc. 

[NOBLNG]

If you have another junk windshield from the parts box or a kit you will never build….put some glue on it and then practice polishing it back to clear. Or you could post in the wanted section. Maybe someone has a spare they could send you.

[Can-Con]

Superglue just sits on the surface, doesn't burn into the plastic like solvent based glues do.

You should easily be able to wet sand with fine grit and polish it out like new with some some polishing compound. A polishing kit will make short work if it if you have one.

I've done this on more occasions then I'd care to admit. I've even polishing the glue off while the glass in still in the body. 😉

[Chuckyg1]

As others have said, using super fine grades of sandpaper to smooth it out. I like Noblngs advice to practce on a spare windshield. I use canopy glue, modge podge, etc. Depending on the application, sometimes I just tape them in place and paint it to Mach the surrounding area. I use Tamiya tape for this.

[Swamp Dog]

I also use canopy glue. if you cant sand it out message me i can vacuum forum you another one.

 

[rossfox]

Well, I tried sanding and polishing to no avail. Looks like I put the front and back glass in with an axe. I am learning for sure. Okay on the Testors Clear Parts Glue. I will get some. Maybe hire an experienced modeler to install them for me. Maybe I should take up knitting!

[bobss396]

Glass is one of those things that has to be tackled early in a build. Test fit for sure.

I'll make up tabs to positively locate the glass, even before I prime the body. Nothing fancy, I use Evergreen stock, something like .040" x .040" where it won't show from the outside.

I now use canopy glue. Aleen's white glue is very similar. Two part 5 minute epoxy used very sparingly is good too. Just a few dabs. I let it set up somewhat or it can go where you don't want it.

[styromaniac]

I pretty much used Testors clear canopy glue for anchoring clear plastic pieces...and recently discovered a similar glue made by the Evergreen plastics people. I once used plain old Elmers white school glue to set the glass in a 23-window Revell VW van...and its still locked in place...years later.