discussion Which Glue,

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi guys,
I'm putting some tiny bits of etch together for my 111,I glued some bits together with Locktite last night, picked it up just now... And it fell apart...
Anyone suggest a glue that will actually keep it stuck please?!!
Any thoughts much appreciated :thumb2:

 

[Andy T]

Loctite CA glue? That ought to have done it.

Solder is obviously the bomb, but CA should work fine for anything non structural. I've started to give the parts a good clean & sanding or scratching with a blade (advice from Scottie if I recall) and it has helped a lot.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I’ve started using this for small bits of etch…I know it’s for canopies, but the bond is less prone to the bond being affected by finger grease.

 

[Jim R]

VMS make a CA specifically for pe. It is reckoned to be flexible and less prone to damage. I've used it and it seems to work. I always slightly roughen the pe and the attachment point to help with adhesion.

 

[Mark1]

Ive been using this without any issues

 

[Si Benson]

VMS make a CA specifically for pe. It is reckoned to be flexible and less prone to damage. I've used it and it seems to work. I always slightly roughen the pe and the attachment point to help with adhesion.

I use the VMS flexi stuff and it does the job for me. like Jim I also rough the shiny stuff up a bit…..definitely helps!

 

[David Lovell]

Ive been using this without any issues

Same as but I use the blue bottle one think it gives 10-20 wriggle time and its a glupey one ,can't say I've ever run into any problems. Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

I always use Loctite - just make sure the part is free of grease - either wipe with IPA, or pass through a lighter flame
Dave

 

[Tim Marlow]

I also find locktite power gel good. A few seconds wriggle room and a slightly flexible bond make it easy to use. Failing that, five minute Devcon is great……

 

[Ian M]

Sounds like a grease problem. As others have said Big structural bit solder them small fiddly bits clean in acetone/thinners/IPA immediately prior to CA, Burnishing helps.
A thin PVA type glue is also good for things that are glued flat on a surface. Gorilla grip glue was my go to. I believe they've gone bust though.