technique: headlamp edges?

there is a small thing that bugs me and i appreciate if anyone can answer me,... i was trying to do the headlamp part. And many of you says to paint the edges black before putting on. But when i apply the normal cement (i don't have CA cement..) it would melt the black paint, what should I do? Many many thanks!! :)

white glue or elmers glue

I like also fast-curing white glue (5 mins) thinned in water: it's work by capillarity like Tamy extra thin cem. and is transparent after curing, also with this system you use just few little drops

or use Tamy CA (no fumes)

or 2-part glue

but we discuss this a couple of times in the last weeks, I think Ray is tired to write "read FAQ, use search feat." have you some BARE plastic button on your keyboard, Ray?:evillol::evillol:

Best thing is not to paint the edge but use a black permanent marker. Any yes you need a gentle clear glue. Poly-vinyl adhesive wood glue is ideal. There are many other options like clear paint, future, two part epoxy and many specialty gummy, clear type glues.

there is a small thing that bugs me and i appreciate if anyone can answer me,... i was trying to do the headlamp part. And many of you says to paint the edges black before putting on. But when i apply the normal cement (i don't have CA cement..) it would melt the black paint, what should I do? Many many thanks!! :)

Don't use plastic cement to glue in the headlights. Use a clear 5 min epoxy or Elmers Glue. They will not hurt the clear plastic or your paint.
Mark

I use a chiseled black Sharpie to detail lense edges and black inner windshield masks, and I generally use Formula 560 Canopy Glue to attach the parts. It's a fantastic thick white glue that dries clear and very strong, has much more stick while wet than plain Elmer's white glue. I've seen it at the Hobbytowns I've visited.

Epoxy works, Elmer's works, Formula 560 works, Micro Krystal Kleer works, clear acrylic works. They all clean up w/water if they get smeared. Stay away from CA/superglue or plastic cement; they can cause many problems for clear parts.

thanks for all of your replies, i will try the Elmer's glue. :D

I use a chiseled black Sharpie to detail lense edges and black inner windshield masks, and I generally use Formula 560 Canopy Glue to attach the parts. It's a fantastic thick white glue that dries clear and very strong, has much more stick while wet than plain Elmer's white glue. I've seen it at the Hobbytowns I've visited.

Epoxy works, Elmer's works, Formula 560 works, Micro Krystal Kleer works, clear acrylic works. They all clean up w/water if they get smeared. Stay away from CA/superglue or plastic cement; they can cause many problems for clear parts.

for epoxy works do you intend 2 part epoxy glue, and you can leave it with water?

for epoxy works do you intend 2 part epoxy glue, and you can leave it with water?

I'm having difficulty understanding your question. I'll try...

All epoxy is 2-part. Some expoxies setup in 5 minutes after mixing, some setup in 24 hours. It's best used for parts that need a very strong bond. Glass and lenses don't usually need that strength. Mirrors and wheels do.

For clear parts I usually use white glue like the Formula 560 canopy glue (developed to glue clear airplane canopies to the fuselage).

Epoxy can be wiped off with a clean/damp towel before it has dried in case any gets smeared.

Interesting topic. :smokin:

I bought Humbrol Clear Fix glue not long ago in order to glue the windshields to the body and I now wonder if I can use this glue to cleanly glue in the lights.

So, what do you think? Give me your opinions on the glue if you already used it a few times! :smile:

I use white glue for everything transparent.

Never seen or used Humbrol Clear Fix but with a name like that it sounds like it would be perfect for all clear parts including lights.