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Technical, Techniques, Hints, and Tips => Painting, Finishing and Care. => Topic started by: chromedome on August 06, 2006, 11:13:31 am

Title: construction
Post by: chromedome on August 06, 2006, 11:13:31 am
best adhesive forbonding large area of plasticard to plywood plywood please,?

thanks george
Title: Re: construction
Post by: anmo on August 06, 2006, 12:58:28 pm
I'd use 3M spray mounting adhesive, available from any decent stationers. If used according to the instructions, it does exactly what it says on the tin.
Title: Re: construction
Post by: towboatjoe on August 06, 2006, 01:17:40 pm
If you're looking for the strongest hold that is permanent, nothing beats the old reliable for laminating materials together, rubber cement. Be sure to get the pieces aligned the first time, because with this stuff there is no realignment. and once the surfaces touch it's together for good.
Title: Re: construction
Post by: anmo on August 06, 2006, 01:31:28 pm
Couldn't agree more Joe, but that's more or less what the 3M adhesive is. The fact it's in an aerosol means it's easy to apply a thin even coat, but for the best possible bond you have to get the timing exactly right. Follow the instructions carefully.
Title: Re: construction
Post by: towboatjoe on August 07, 2006, 03:29:17 am
I've used the 3m spray adhesive, but have never had it hold very good. The only thing I use it for now is to hold fiberglass mat in place before applying epoxy. It held material together pretty good for a while, but after a few months to a year it started letting go.
Title: Re: construction
Post by: chromedome on August 07, 2006, 05:08:08 pm
thanks lads for that....deans marine recommend a gel type cyno...i think i will go with that as its their kit i am doing

 regards george