2007-04-30 00:54:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
oh noes! my modle haz melted!
2007-04-30 00:55:20 · update #1
The solvents used to make the glue ingrediants liquid are also capable of liquifying the polystyrene. The polystyrene needs to be softened in order to bond together in the glueing process. When plastic kits are assembled the glue is actually forming a form of liquid weld as the glue dries.
2007-04-30 01:07:34 · answer #1 · answered by Victor B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go for the drapes to block the sun, gluing polycarbonate and polystyrene is a pain at the best of times but to each other!! Try backing the drapes with blackout fabric, or try the polystyrene and anti weed fabric as a backing.
2016-05-17 07:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of glue and it's temperature.
If you're using a regular "cold" glue, don't use one with a petroleum-based solvent in it... just use a permanent "white glue" (like Elmer's Glue All or a "tacky glue," for example)... those do dry clear btw.
If you're using a "hot" glue in a "gun," just don't use your glue sticks in a *high-temp* glue gun (or let the glue cool a bit before it touches the polystyrene).
Use a low-temp glue gun with your glue sticks and that will work fine.
Various other types of adhesives can work too like epoxy glues or Super 77 spray adhesive, etc.
HTH,
Diane B.
2007-04-30 06:30:10 · answer #3 · answered by Diane B. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... because the melting point of the polystyrene is lower than the melting point of the glue? Is this a trick question?
2007-04-30 00:59:15 · answer #4 · answered by withrow_ag 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
thats why they say use sparingly. it works to soften the plastic and basically weld it together
2007-04-30 00:59:42 · answer #5 · answered by craig 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋