Question about glue not in FAQ
dreamwerks
04-11-2004, 01:44 PM
I am trying to glue chrome trim on a 59 impala, that is already painted and Im trying to figure out what kind of glue to use. I know the cheap testors wont work (found that out this morning) and I also have the super glue type, but I noticed that the super glue fogs paint also. What do you guys do about this? Thanks for the help, and Happy Easter.
Veyron
04-11-2004, 02:31 PM
Use a water based glue like Krystal Klear to glue all your clear parts and anything that goes on the body. If you mess up you just wash off with water.
dreamwerks
04-11-2004, 03:17 PM
Thanks, where can I find the stuff, when I asked about it at my LHS, the guy told me to use the Testors glue, but the Krystal Klear is different, right?
Veyron
04-11-2004, 03:38 PM
Most hobby shops have it, it is made by Microscale the same company that makes Micro Set and Micro Set decal setting solution.
It's in a small white bottle, the glue is white but dries clear.
You could actually use Elmer's glue if you can't find Krystal Klear.
It's in a small white bottle, the glue is white but dries clear.
You could actually use Elmer's glue if you can't find Krystal Klear.
dreamwerks
04-11-2004, 07:07 PM
So is the stuff pretty strong? do you have to remove paint and plating from glue areas?
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
Veyron
04-11-2004, 08:25 PM
I don't know if KK is stronger than Elmer's but it's plenty strong.
You don't have to scrape away the paint.
You don't have to scrape away the paint.
StephenDeli
04-11-2004, 08:59 PM
I find that scraping the paint does help with adhesion.
supermod04
04-11-2004, 10:42 PM
i have always used testors, and put it on and smeared it and wiped off excess, and addd it on my windows and body trims.
willimo
04-11-2004, 11:16 PM
Sounds like you are using tube cement, supermod04. That stuff is the pit, useful for nothing.
Use two part epoxy, with tiny little dots of it. Stronger than CA (superglue) and can stick to anything unlike plastic cement. It will remain tacky for a short time, but be sure to place the part almost perfectly the first time around as any excess is difficult to remove.
Use two part epoxy, with tiny little dots of it. Stronger than CA (superglue) and can stick to anything unlike plastic cement. It will remain tacky for a short time, but be sure to place the part almost perfectly the first time around as any excess is difficult to remove.
supermod04
04-12-2004, 12:08 AM
i have always used testors glue, it seems to be just fine. i like it becuase it is not instant dry and you can move parts were you want and will be still able to move
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