Super glue

[rossfox]

I have been using other types of super glue, but keep seeing that Bob Smith Industries seems to be a favorite as far as I can tell. Can you suggest one of those types in BSI that would be good for general model car building. Thanks all!

[Swamp Dog]

i use the thick with a kicker so i dont stop building. 

[Bainford]

A lot of it comes down to personal preference. I use BSI Super Thin almost exclusively, but I think more people on the forum prefer the thicker stuff. I haven't tried the non-fogging stuff, so can't comment on that. BSI's kicker (accelerator) is very good, perhaps the best out there, regardless of brand of CA used. It won't harm painted surfaces.

BSI is a great product, but other, less expensive brands of CA work very well, too. Even the old Krazy Glue. I believe BSI's popularity among model builders comes largely from the fact their comprehensive product line is targeted at hobbyists. In this way they support the hobby, and that's part of the reason I spring for BSI. 

[meechum68]

I use them all depending on what I am doing. Thin, medium and thick.  I have yet to get the "kicker" stuff but since I am usually working on 3-5 kits at a time I have time to let things cure.  

[mcs1056]

I've really been digging JB Superweld, UV-Curing. It is medium viscosity.

It has a reasonable tip on which I've put the CA glue "extenders" once. Takes a hard squeeze, but it comes out. Better to use the looped wire, or Peteski's chopped needles, for precise placement.

I do use all three BSI glues, and folks above are right, their kicker is great. I don't use the included sprayer. I just dip a brush in for better control and less waste.

[Bugatti Fan]

Not seen the BSI product range over here in the UK, but there are plenty of alternatives fortunately.

[rossfox]

Thanks guys for the suggestions so far.

[Straightliner59]

I use Loctite, in both liquid and gel formulas. I apply it with a needle, glued into a 6" length of dowel.

[peteski]

I do like BSI CA and I have all three viscosities. and the accelerator. I find BSI accelerator best because it is low odor and does not attack paint or plastic like other brand accelerators.

I also have about half a dozen of various other adhesives. That way I can choose the adhesive best suited for a specific task.  Having such a variety makes good quality models easier.

[sidcharles]

like any multi-tool, swiss army knife, or one size fits all,

there really isn't one product which does everything as good as a specific.

but i probably did not read the OP's question correctly. 

[Brutalform]

BSI Gold works great for me, as I never had a problem with it fogging chrome, or windows. I also use Zap a Gap thin for anywhere I use a CA, except for chrome or windows, and their medium, for filling gaps, etc. 

[customline]

I like the BSI Gold, mostly the thin, for many glass installations that are difficult otherwise. My complaint is that the Gold variety has a short shelf life (after opening, anyway) and its pricey. 😕

[chris chabre]

BSI in all three thicknesses.

Ive also had issues with super glue popping on custom body mods. like on chops and sectioning so IM rethinking what I want to use

[sidcharles]

 

[NOBLNG]

Question: Are the BSI gold foam-safe glues as strong as the regular glues? If they are it would make more sense to use the gold exclusively because it won’t fog clear parts either.

[sidcharles]

better from my experience, but also more $$$

[peteski]

BSI Gold (low-odor) AC I believe is not as strong as standard CAs. Still plenty strong in use assuming the glues surfaces are clean and fee of debris or oil (even natural human body oils). Also using the accelerator instead of allowing natural cure to occur makes the CA more brittle.