discussion Advice for glue type/brand

[Guest]

Hi guys. Need to fix PE to clear parts, usually use CA to fix to normal styrene or contacta clear for clear plastic to styrene but what would I need here? Obviously needs to dry clear, hold and not fog.

Thanks Adam

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Hi guys. Need to fix PE to clear parts, usually use CA to fix to normal styrene or contacta clear for clear plastic to styrene but what would I need here? Obviously needs to dry clear, hold and not fog.

Thanks Adam

I've heard that if the part is dipped in Klear it won't fog, though I cant confirm that for sure as never had the guts to try it, I'm sure someone will be able to tell you or perhaps another way.

 

[Tim Marlow]

What about two part epoxy glue, such as Devcon? Holds well using minute amounts and dries clear. Obviously try on scrap first, and this is just me hypothesising as I haven’t tried it.
Cheers
Tim

 

[BarryW]

This...
https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/gator-grip-hobby-glue-original-blend

 

[Si Benson]

Standard white glue might be worth a trial...the PVA stuff used for wood working. I’ve used this for PE to styrene before and it worked fine. takes longer to dry out but dried clear...less is best:thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

I like the Gator glue suggested by Barry.
Jim

 

[Guest]

Thanks guys

 

[stillp]

I like the Gator glue suggested by Barry.
Jim

Me too.

Pete

 

[Guest]

Any ideas if the thin version would be preferential to the normal hobby original version before I order? Adam

 

[Jim R]

Hi Adam
I have not used the thin version of Gator Glue. As it is water soluble I would have thought that if the normal glue was a bit thick it could be thinned a little with water. That does sound a bit too simple though :smiling5: I would be interested to hear from anyone who has used the thin version.
Jim

 

[BarryW]

I have only used the normal one. I am not sure that the thin one has any particular advantages unlike Extra Thin Cement. Yes I also agree, Thin it if need be with water.