What glue do you use?

[danman6677]

What glue are you using and what do you like/dislike

[Ace-Garageguy]

Welcome to the forum, Dan. This topic has been discussed at length several times. Click this link to see a bunch of threads on it. https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Amodelcarsmag.com+glue&oq=site%3Amodelcarsmag.com++glue&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i58.5745j0j8&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=93&ie=UTF-8

This particular thread has some excellent advice.... http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/?showtopic=53800

Edited January 25, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy

[Snake45]

I have several different types of "glue" on my bench. Each is used according to the particular application.

Testor liquid cement (MEK)

Ambroid Pro Weld (methelyne chloride)

J-B Weld epoxy

12-hour clear epoxy

Superglue (usually generic Walmart stuff)

Loctitle Superglue Gel

Elmer's or other white glue

Rubber cement

The one thing I NEVER use is tube "model glue."

[Mike_G]

Bob Smith CA+ and Loctite 5-minute epoxy are pretty much all I use..

[espo]

There is many options. I like to use Model Master Liquid Cement for general assembly. For something that needs a little more bonding I'll use Plastruct Plastic Weld or Zap-A-Gap medium CA+. Windows , head and tail lamps I'll use Aleene's Jewwl-It or Future which does not seem to work as well on windows.

[MsDano85gt]

i always use the good ol trusty testors 0range tubes sometimes for more complicated stuff i'll use ca glues like zap a ap and zip kicker..... accelerator

[MsDano85gt]

i always use the good ol trusty testors 0range tubes sometimes for more complicated stuff i'll use ca glues like zap a ap and zip kicker..... accelerator

[Miatatom]

Super Jet.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

Loctite liquid, the stuff in the skinnier bottle found in the Walmart checkout aisles.

Elmer's Glue-All for clear parts.

[southpier]

after years of Pacer Zap in its myriad of forms and Ambroid Pro-Weld (which i believe is no longer being made), i've started using Tamiya green & orange flavors. gives a longer working time than the first two. then there's the Micro crystal clear, Smith Industries 5 & 30 minute 2 part epoxies, JB Weld, Elmer's Pro-Bond.

[chunkypeanutbutter]

^ RIP Ambroid Pro-Weld.

I loved that stuff.

[SfanGoch]

IPS Weld-On #4. It's the same as Ambroid, Tenax-7 and Plastruct Bondene. It doesn't promote "blushing" on clear parts. Any halfway decent hardware store, a plastics/foam rubber fabricator or Grainger's carries it. A 4 oz. can, which will last for years, will set you back around 8-9 bucks.

[Ace-Garageguy]

IPS Weld-On #4. It's the same as Ambroid, Tenax-7 and Plastruct Bondene. It doesn't promote "blushing" on clear parts. Any halfway decent hardware store, a plastics/foam rubber fabricator or Grainger's carries it. A 4 oz. can, which will last for years, will set you back around 8-9 bucks.

Thanks for the Weld-On #4 heads-up. Didn't think of trying Grainger. Last time I tried to get a small can from the local plastic sign fab guys, they wanted $30 haz-mat packing fee plus shipping.

EDIT: I'm not finding it on Grainger yet, but Amazon has it for only $4.90 shipping.

Edited January 26, 2015 by Ace-Garageguy

[Cool Hand]

These 3 are the glue/adhesives I like to use.

For gluing bare styrene. Engine halves,sub assemblies and parts that need time for adjustments/alignment. This is my choice, been using it since i started building many years ago.

For parts that are painted,chromed etc, dont require time for adjustment, use it as filler and sometimes use it on window installs. I like to use this, instant strong bond no fogging when using small amounts.

And for windows, lenses, clear parts, gluing various parts on finished assemblies and parts on the body after paint.

[skymnky721]

i always use the good ol trusty testors 0range tubes sometimes for more complicated stuff i'll use ca glues like zap a ap and zip kicker..... accelerator

As" Mcloud" says "There ya go" LOL