discussion Alternatives to super glue.

[peterairfix]

I have developed an allergic reaction to super glue as if I use any brand I will spend the next couple of days sneezing and a running nose so anything with PE is off the build list for a while.
Any help would be most grateful.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Two part epoxy will work more effectively, but not as quickly as you will only be able to glue up a few joints at a time.....when doing this I use blu tac to hold parts in place while the glue dries. The other option is soldering, but that only works metal to metal Last option, use PPE. A mask that’s good enough for spray painting solvents should keep out isocyanates.

 

[Dave Ward]

5 minute epoxy? - a bit messy, and you always make too much! I have heard that Gorilla Glue is pretty versatile, but I don't think you'll get any alternative with the speed of CA
Dave

 

[peterairfix]

Thanks I will try the mask option.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi pete
bear in mind that you’ll need something that keeps our organic vapours and gases, not just particulates.

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

I saw a statement that Steve Zaloga uses kneadatite epoxy ( green stuff ) for etch to plastic.
I have used
Tamiya Cement
Tamiya Extra Thin
Pattex SuperGlue ( Lidl )
Micro Kristal Klear

All work to different levels of attachment.

A newer one to me is Gator Grip glue , getting some positive comments on webboards.
John did have a link on his site , but it's empty at preent.

 

[AlanG]

As others have said above. Gator's Grip glue works. I use it when i want a little time to move the PE around or sticking PE to clear parts (canopies)

 

[Guest]

I've used the Gator glue with reasonable result, seems ok, at least it doesn't smell.

 

[Ian M]

Another vote for the Gator Grip glue. But a heads up: there is a gator glue that is used for wood work and is an expanding polyurethane glue. Not the glue you need (all though excellent for wood work )
So Gator GRIP. its a PVA glue that grabs quick and sticks like..... well you know.

 

[yak face]

Another vote for gators grip , I find it excellent and it gives a strong bond when cured , only problem is it’s quite hard to find and can be expensive .

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

I've bought a tube of UHU to try with photo etch.A tiny dab to position the bits and add a teeny bit of ca. later if needed.
Jon.

 

[stillp]

Gator's Grip, or Gorilla Glue Clear, not the ordinary Gorilla Glue as that expands and foams as it cures.
Pete

 

[Del640]

I have developed an allergic reaction to super glue as if I use any brand I will spend the next couple of days sneezing and a running nose so anything with PE is off the build list for a while.
Any help would be most grateful.

Peter,
Although I don't suffer from any reaction with superglues, family members do... I was recommended Gorilla Gel...odourless and user friendly.... Doesn't affect anyone in my home.

Del