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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - dvd3500 - 16th-May-19

UHU makes a special "plastic glue" that is part epoxy resin. It is a nice compromise of rigidity and flexibility.

There are also 2-part epoxy resins that can be almost bullet-proof.

Both take a long time to dry though...

I have not tried the German (read: European) version of "shoe goo" yet but in the US I used this a lot when things has to stay flexible: (spoilers), mirrors...

I only user super glue when I have to (tires) as I don't like how it smokes plastic (yes I know baking powder keeps that from happening) and as I am all thumbs  I rarely get things set right the first time and the extra pressure of having to get things done quickly nearly gives me a heart attack... :-)

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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - Kevan - 16th-May-19

Other versions of shoe goo aren't as good but smell the same.

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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - Johnno - 17th-May-19

I know I started this thread and have been a tad quiet in replies, however I have been reading every single post with enthusiasm to find a solution and boy have there been some, thank you to all that have offered up ideas and possible solutions for us all.

I have found Selleys PlastiFix Glue + Primer (covers below) just applied it and it did stick instantly, just letting it sit to dry before slight sanding as I applied a little too big a drop leaving a small bulge :( 
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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - Nonfractal - 15th-Jun-19

Wickes superglue.
Cheap & very effective. 
Can be applied via the nozzle or via a toothpick dipped into the bottle. 
Beware all superglues because they can mist your crystal parts as the glue dries.
AlanW

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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - Top Down - 15th-Jun-19

GS Hypo cement was recommended to me. Dries crystal clear, seems to be self-levelling to a degree and doesn't 'fume' or harm plastics. It's not a solvent but a glue.

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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - CMOTD - 24th-Jun-19

I went to the local model railway exhibition last weekend and a guy was demonstrating/selling this stuff Powerbond 806. I am always a little wary of these demonstration things as they can be easily rigged but the glue did seem to be quite remarkable. It is a superglue that doesn't smoke clear plastic/glass and had really good fast adhesion on virtually anything. He was selling 2 x 20gm bottles plus 3 bottles of Powerfix 806 filler/bonding powder plus a bottle of glue remover for a tenner so I thought it was worth a punt. Tried it out today and, without doubt, it is the best superglue I have ever used. It stuck a couple of things I had really been struggling with and it was virtually impossible to glue my fingers together which was a pleasant change. If you get some on your hands just rub it in a circular motion and it becomes harmless. Well worth a look. You can buy online but they go to a lot of model railway exhibitions where you can see it demonstrated and get some at a bargain price.

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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - Fluff - 24th-Jun-19

Perhaps I can borrow some to stick my spectators down for when you next come round
Steve

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RE: Repairing Bodies, Glues (Super Glue, Araldite, Epoxy etc.) - Scuderia_Turini - 24th-Jun-19

I highly recommend "Zap-A-Gap" its a very forgiving cyanoacrylate glue and provides a very robust bond. I believe that Radio Control types love it.

Leo

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