Superglue

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Re: Superglue

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I.M.O super glue is really only good for filling in small holes or gaps(specifically on resin kits but OKAY for styrene kits but I never use it for that). However, when you are working with a styrene kit,"chemical bonds" are always STRONGER than a mechanical bond which is what super glue is.Use a solvent for styrene kits always and whenever possible unless o are doing something when it isn't possible.For resin kits a good 5 min epoxy is the best bond for ataching "small parts" together unless you need a "stronger bond" for a fail safe bond use a higher grade holding epoxy resin.
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Re: Superglue

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If you are filling holes or gaps with CA a touch of banking soda on the glue after you place it makes it harder and dries it faster.
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Re: Superglue

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Kylwell, is there a specific Gorilla CA glue to look for or is it just Gorilla CA?
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Re: Superglue

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duck wrote: Wed May 02, 2018 10:10 am Kylwell, is there a specific Gorilla CA glue to look for or is it just Gorilla CA?
You'll want the blue cap CA. It used to say "rubber toughened" or some such but now it's just "Impact Tough".
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