what glue to use on a model car?

Question

please

Answer 1

I"ve built around 80 model cars by now and here's some good ideas for glue.

Zap from Pacer - This brand is more for the advanced builder, the glue is a cyanoacrylate which is very strong and can come in different formulas.
Zap CA - Super-thin penetrating formula. Works great on most materials
Zap-A-Gap - Fills gaps. Allows 7 to 10 seconds for positioning. Cures in 20 seconds
Slo Zap CA - Thick and strong for high-stress areas.

BSI Adhesives - can be found at HobbyTownUSA, works great for any skill level and also a cyanoarcylate.
Insta-Cure - has a water-thin viscosity and cures in a matter of a few seconds
Insta-Cure + - is a higher viscosity CA for loose fitting joints in which the adhesive must bridge gaps
Maxi-Cure - extra thick CA is the best CA for most plastics
IC-2000 - is a rubber-toughened cyanoacrylate that forms superior shock resistant bonds on non-porous surfaces
Super-Gold and Super-Gold + - are our odorless INSTA-CURE CAs They are non-frosting and take only 2 or 3 seconds longer to bond
Un-Cure - debonder will soften cured CA. If parts are bonded incorrectly or your fingers are stuck together

Aleen's Original Tacky Glue - Found at Wal-Mart and craft stores, use for prefitting parts and washes of in warm water

Testors - Manufacture of hobby supplies like paint, glue, airbrushes, tools, and model kits.
Cement - Red tube. Mainly for beginning builders, can melt some plastics
Non-Toxic Cement - Blue tube. Not that great.
Clear Parts Cement - For windshields and lights, may cause yellowing if too much is used.

Elmers White Glue - Great for prefitting parts, gluing clear pieces, and canbe used as a paint mask.

Do not use super glue, it tends to damage, melt or cause problems with the plastic. Most of these are made for model building or craft work.

Answer 2

For plastic models, most of the liquid glues are very good. Each person is going to have different opinions on the brands so I will not list any here. If it is a die-cast kit, I recommend using Krazy Glue, or Super Glue as some call it. Around the clear plastic area use white glue that dries clear, like a school glue.

Answer 3

they make a glue called modeling glue. its made for plastic or metal like the type on model cars

Answer 4

PAT C gave a good link... it all depends on the material(s) being connected.

For plastic (styrene) my favorite is Testors LIQUID Plastic Cement (in the bottle with brush). I gave up on "tube" plastic cement years ago... the liquid is MUCH easier to control, apply, and manage.

For attaching CLEAR plastic (windows) to colored plastic I use Elmers Clear or Microscale Krystal Klear... Krazy Glue will FOG clear plastic.

For multi-media (plastic to metal) I use either a pro-grade of Krazy Glue or a two-part epoxy.

With ALL glues, adhesives, cements, etc... make sure you have proper ventilation ! And avoid getting glue on fingers !!

Good luck and enjoy the hobby !!

Answer 5

glue

Answer 6

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