Glue!

[Malakite]

Hi guys,

Just wondering if anyone could recommend some really good glue? I have a vintage chassis that is in need of some repair and I need the toughest glue possible for the job Any ideas?

Also will this tyle of glue be too harsh for say weaker plastic like the plastic used for a driver figure? I also need glue for this too!

Finally, to save starting another thread and clogging up the forum, can anyone recommend a really good paint stripper to use on a painted driver figure?

many thanks in advance as always

[caddy shack]

i use industral super glue you see it on carboots & markets forsale , also theres some that used glue & spray it an activator makes it go of very quick think it tenex or sumut like that,

also alot of window companys use a good super glue for gluing the old style upvc outer beads on to stop you popping the glass from the outside, it all depends if you gonna be bashing the car or just shelf ,

ive glued many tl-o1 chassis with my glue but allways made alloy braces too just to be safe.

as for stripping the driver is it lexan or abs? if lexan nitro fuel if you have some or acetone free nail varnish remover . break fluid work too even on abs drivers

hope this helps

c.

[Malakite]

Great thanks. I'll be using the car so the glue needs to be really strong! Would anyone have a link of some good stuff I can buy from a model shop or better still ebay?

Thanks

[caddy shack]

pm'd you the link

regards

c.

[HunterZero]

Here's a trick... Glue the parts together with super glue. Then when that's dry, put a bead of glue around the cracks/join, and then sprinkle with baking soda.

Rock solid repair. Used this on some Hot Shot front suspension arms, worked a treat.

- James

[Malakite]

Here's a trick... Glue the parts together with super glue. Then when that's dry, but a bead of glue around the cracks/join, and then sprinkle with baking soda.

Rock solid repair. Used this on some Hot Shot front suspension arms, worked a treat.

- James

Baking soda? Geez thats a new one!

[HunterZero]

It's an old model maker trick!

Sort-of like ghetto filler putty.

- James

[irenL]

baking soda, cigarette ashes, or even sand. basically it's like making a slab of concrete.

however, here's another school of thought: the stronger you make it, the more likely it'll crack under fatigue.. especially true for chassis building.