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manx venture

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glueing clear plasticard
« on: August 29, 2011, 04:15:01 pm »

hi, topic prob covererd before but here goes, whats the best glue to use for glueing clear plastic? like when putting windows into wheelhouses? superglue leaves a white haze on the plastic
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Re: glueing clear plasticard
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2011, 04:34:04 pm »

I use the old evostik or aircraft modelling canopy adhesive.

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Re: glueing clear plasticard
« Reply #2 on: August 29, 2011, 05:22:44 pm »

Or you can get 'non-fog' superglue. Both Five Star and Deluxe Materials make them.

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Re: glueing clear plasticard
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2011, 06:09:22 pm »

I've used silicone sealant and double sided 3M tape before both with excellent results, Dave.  :-))
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Re: glueing clear plasticard
« Reply #4 on: August 29, 2011, 06:27:57 pm »

When building model cars, windscreens were always fixed with PVA glue...

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Re: glueing clear plasticard
« Reply #5 on: August 29, 2011, 07:28:30 pm »

Or you can get 'non-fog' superglue. Both Five Star and Deluxe Materials make them.


I think Odourless Superglues doesn't fog either but I like Deluxe Materials Canopy glue the best.
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