windows help

[stulee11]

hi all... i have a question for yall. i am now making some really nice modle cars, the paints slick , detail is getting there and so forth. but when it comes to putting in the windows i always end up with a finger print on at least one window.is there a easy way of putting them in without this happening, what glue is best for the job ??? i am currantly using "SUPER GLUE" ... any help or advice would be much appreciated...

thanks stu

[Brian_B]

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=32333&st=0&p=322529&hl=+window%20+glue&#entry322529

I have not tried it yet.

[Ace-Garageguy]

In my experience, gluing in windows with CA (super glue), tube glue or liquid glue is a recipe for disaster.

The best product I've found to date is Micro Kristal Klear from Microscale.

It is NOT solvent based so it doesn't etch the 'glass' or leave 'fumimg' marks like CA.

It is water-soluable and is similar to a thicker (less water) version of Elmer's white glue (PVA, or poly-vinyl-acetate). It is white, and dries clear.

It also dries s-l-o-w-l-y, so it's essential to fit your windows well, clamp or otherwise fixture them in place, and apply the PVA glue to the inside edges you can get to and leave it alone while it dries. If you do a clean job, you will have an invisible, slightly rubbery bond between the window and the body.

Many people are dis-satisfied with the stuff because they try to use it like an instant or quick-drying product, and it simply won't work that way. Used correctly, it's foolproof. But until it's completely dry, it has about zero strength. It also works well to glue chrome parts to a build during final assembly, or gluing assemblies together when you don't want to risk solvent damage or 'smoking' (CA) on a painted surface.

[Guest G Holding]

CA will work well...IF you know a trick or two. First dip the glass in future and let dry.Fit into place..take your time.Tape into place, and now a DROP of CA in the corners. Let dry..the future prevents fogging,now a small bit of elmers / white glue on the seam...let dry overnight!

[High octane]

I've been using Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy for years and have no problems with it.

[Ace-Garageguy]

No matter what adhesive you use, if you read all the answers above, the common part of the various techniques is to fit the windows and jig them in place to avoid fingerprints. High octane must do this too, as 5-miunte epoxy doesn't have "instant grab".

[stulee11]

thanks eryone i will defo get some of that Micro Kristal Klear... i was also looking at "rocket oderless"... anyone ever used it before ???

[Ramfins59]

I usually use Elmer's Glue for windows, using a toothpick to apply a fine line around the glass. Let it sit for a few hours and it's good. I've also had good luck using non-fogging CA glue to tack in the edges of the glass and then use Elmer's. You can usually get the non-fogging CA glue at a well stocked hobby shop.